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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. Who did Swann's feeling for women before he met Odette remind the narrator of?

2. What did the narrator realize when Gilberte stopped playing with him?

3. What surprises the narrator when he discusses Balbec?

4. What became Swann's first priority after being rejected by Odette?

5. How did Swann spend his time in Paris?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the narrator say Swann's relationship with Odette reminded him of and why?

2. What kind of relationship did the narrator imagine existed between him and Gilberte?

3. Why did the narrator think his life mirrored Swann's life?

4. What did the narrator do in an effort to see Gilberts again?

5. How did Swann become involved with the nucleus?

6. What did Odette ask for that Swann refused to give to her?

7. What was the nucleus?

8. What was Swann doing with his life before he met Odette?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Protection is a strong theme in this story. Where does this theme appear and which characters are most affected by the presence of this theme?

Essay Topic 2

Many characters in this book are forced to sacrifice much in order to obtain their goals. Who are some of these characters and how did their sacrifices affect the other characters around them? Were these sacrifices worth the reward? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Friendship is a central theme of this book. What are the main friendships, and how did their inclusion in this book affect the outcome of the plot?

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