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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator think of when describing Balbec?

2. To what does the narrator compare the places he traveled to?

3. Who was with the narrator when he fell in love with Gilberte?

4. Where did the narrator's governess take him on walks?

5. What does the narrator want to taste in different places?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the narrator compare his style of living to?

2. What excuse did Gilberte give when she stopped playing with the narrator?

3. What was Odette's occupation?

4. Why did Odette begin to avoid Swann?

5. Why does the narrator say he prefers his dreams to reality?

6. How does the narrator describe the way he fell in love?

7. What caused Swann to fall in love with Odette?

8. What does the narrator not like about traveling?

9. What was interesting about Gilberte knowing Swann's name?

10. How does the narrator say he wants to travel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are a number of different settings in this book. Describe some of these settings. Why might Proust have chosen these settings for this plot to take place?

Essay Topic 2

How did the relationship between the narrator and his mother affect his life and personality?

Essay Topic 3

Human nature is a strong symbol and theme in this book. Where does this symbol appear, and what role does it play in the book?

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