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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What port city do the merchants in Rouen have business in and have to reach, despite being occupied by the Germans?
(a) Havre.
(b) Rome.
(c) Vienna.
(d) Berlin.

2. Who refuses to meet with the Prussian officer after luncheon the first day in Totes, stating that he would never have anything to do with the Germans?
(a) Cornudet.
(b) Monsieur Carre-Lamadon.
(c) Monsieur Follenvie.
(d) Comte de Breville.

3. Why does Madame Loiseau state that the officer has "behaved very well" on the third day in Totes?
(a) Because he could have chosen one of the married women instead of Boule de Suif.
(b) Because he could have chosen a poor peasant woman instead of Boule de Suif.
(c) Because he didn't choose any of the women.
(d) Because he chose the married women over Boule de Suif.

4. On the third day in Totes, which person suggests that the should persuade Boule de Suif to sleep with the Prussian?
(a) Cornudet.
(b) Loiseau.
(c) The Count.
(d) Monsieur Follenvie.

5. As they discuss persuading Boule de Suif on the third day in Totes, how did the Count utter several "rather risky witticisms"?
(a) Softly.
(b) Loudly.
(c) Easily.
(d) Tactfully.

Short Answer Questions

1. When they arrive at Totes, the mood at supper after Boule de Suif returns from her meeting with the Prussian officer is characterized as what?

2. What three people decide NOT to go for a walk in the village neighborhood?

3. As Cornudet settles beside the kitchen fireplace, what does he do as he "sucked the foam from his mustache" the first day in Totes?

4. In the beginning of "Boule de Suif," what happens to the National Guards' arms, uniforms, and death dealing paraphernalia?

5. What is the Prussian officer wearing when the male passengers meet them after luncheon the first day in Totes?

(see the answer key)

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