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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the reason the Prussian officer gives the male passengers about refusing to start on their journey to Dieppe?
(a) The provisions have run out.
(b) He doesn't offer one.
(c) The weather is too treacherous.
(d) He can't find the coach driver.

2. According to the servant, why does Monsieur Follenvie never rise before ten o'clock?
(a) Because of his insomnia.
(b) Because of his migraines.
(c) Because of his depression.
(d) Because of his asthma.

3. Who declares at dinner the first day in Totes that the Prussians behaved liked "ancient barbarians"?
(a) Loiseau.
(b) Boule de Suif.
(c) Madame Carre-Lamadon.
(d) Comte de Breville.

4. During their first supper in Totes, who states "War is a barbarous proceeding when we attack a peaceful neighbor, but it is a sacred duty when undertaken in defense of one' country."
(a) The Puny Nun.
(b) Cornudet.
(c) Boule de Suif.
(d) Monsieur Follenvie.

5. Why do the men invite Monsieur Follenvie to join their card game after dinner the first day in Totes?
(a) To question him on how to change the officer's mind.
(b) To berate him about the lack of provisions.
(c) To cheat him out of his money in cards.
(d) To request from him another free night at the inn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the Prussian officer staying in the inn in Totes?

2. What kind of soldiers wander through the town in the beginning of "Boule de Suif"?

3. What do boat-men and fishermen often haul to the surface in "Boule de Suif"?

4. In "Boule de Suif," how do the men speak of money matters in the coach?

5. Why are the coach passengers frightened when they first arrive in Totes?

(see the answer key)

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