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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What efforts at self-control does Boule de Suif attempt to do in the coach on their trip from Totes?
(a) Draw herself up; swallow her sobs.
(b) Draw herself up; unclasp her hands.
(c) Swallow her sobs; pull on a blanket.
(d) Swallow her sobs; close her eyes.

4. As they dined after the first indignant outburst the first day in Totes, the coach passengers spoke _______and thought _______.
(a) Much; little.
(b) Some; much.
(c) Little; much.
(d) Little; some.

5. In "Boule de Suif," who is the "terror of all respectable people"?
(a) Comte de Breville.
(b) Boule de Suif.
(c) Cornudet.
(d) Monsieur Carre-Lamadon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the word that no one is shocked to hear about the Prussian officer's request?

2. What is the tone Maupassant uses in describing the "good sisters" in the coach on their departure from Totes?

3. 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?

4. In the morning of their first day in Totes, where do the male passengers find the coach driver?

5. What powerful argument does the Countess make the most of regarding the Church at dinner the third day in Totes?

(see the answer key)

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