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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cornudet have that he offers to his neighbors in the coach on the way to Totes?
(a) A crust of bread.
(b) A carafe of coffee.
(c) A knuckle of ham.
(d) A bottle of rum.

2. What does Cornudet notice about Loiseau and his wife as they pass the two hours before dinner the first day in Totes?
(a) That they have not returned.
(b) That they are atheists.
(c) That they are in league to cheat.
(d) That they understand German.

3. At dinner the first day in Totes, who manifested a lively and tender sympathy for Boule de Suif?
(a) The innkeepers.
(b) The nuns.
(c) The men.
(d) The women.

4. Why do the male passengers want to meet with the Prussian officer after luncheon the first day in Totes?
(a) To ask to start on their journey.
(b) To steal his weapons.
(c) To ask to stay in Totes.
(d) To inquire about money.

5. Why is Boule de Suif much sought after in the story?
(a) Because of her fresh, pleasing appearance.
(b) Because of her connections to high society.
(c) Because of her kind, warm heart.
(d) Because of her knowledge of many subjects.

Short Answer Questions

1. What settles on the city of Rouen in the beginning of "Boule de Suif"?

2. The Prussian officer afforded a ______example of that ______bearing which seems natural to the ______soldier.

3. What year does the story "Boule de Suif" take place?

4. Why does Boule de Suif refuse Cornudet their first night in Totes?

5. How do the leaders of "Avengers of Defeat," "Citizens of the Tomb," and "Brethren in Death" behave?

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