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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The soldiers advanced in what kind of fashion in the beginning of "Boule de Suif"?
(a) Listless.
(b) Happy.
(c) Productive.
(d) Bizarre.

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

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

4. At three o'clock, what does Boule de Suif remove from an enormous dish in the story?
(a) Two chickens.
(b) Two hams.
(c) A half of turkey.
(d) One duck.

5. In "Boule de Suif," how do the men speak of money matters in the coach?
(a) In a tone expressive of contempt for the rich.
(b) In a tone expressive of sorrow for the poor.
(c) In a tone expressive of contempt for the poor.
(d) In a tone expressive of envy for the rich.

Short Answer Questions

1. What speed is the coach moving along its journey to Totes in "Boule de Suif"?

2. After night falls, what does Madame de Breville offer Boule de Suif when the cold makes her shiver in the coach?

3. What country are the passengers in "Boule de Suif" traveling through on a coach?

4. Who faints from hunger after the odor of food permeates the coach in the story?

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

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