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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the beginning of "Boule de Suif," what are the "Avengers of Defeat," "Citizens of the Tomb," and "Brethren in Death."
(a) Enlisted men.
(b) British dragoon.
(c) Reformist campaigners.
(d) Legions of irregulars.

2. Who is the first person to notice that Boule de Suif is weeping in the coach from Totes?
(a) Cornudet.
(b) Loiseau.
(c) Comtess de Breville.
(d) Comte de Breville.

3. What is the coach floor covered with as the passengers take their seats?
(a) Straw.
(b) Wool.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Fur.

4. In "Boule de Suif," where do the travelers meet to take their seats in the coach in the morning?
(a) The garage on Rue Normandie.
(b) The lobby of Normandie bank.
(c) The main entrance of Normandie park.
(d) The courtyard of Hotel de Normandie.

5. How does Boule de Suif respond to the matrons loud whispers of "hussy" and "public scandal" about her?
(a) She casts a hurt look at them.
(b) She bows her head.
(c) She smiles at them.
(d) She casts a challenging look at them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the card game the men propose to play after dinner the first day in Totes?

2. What does Monsieur Follenvie tell his wife to do when she comes to fetch him to go to bed during the card game?

3. As the passengers talk about the Prussian officer, why does Madame Loiseau claim that Boule de Suif does not have the right to refuse him?

4. In "Boule de Suif," who alone is authorized to interview the Prussian officer on civil matters?

5. At three o'clock, what does Boule de Suif remove from an enormous dish in the story?

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