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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 Monsieur Follenvie announce about the Prussian officer as the passengers are about to sit down to dinner the first day in Totes?
(a) He wants to know if Madame Follenvie has changed her mind.
(b) He wants to know if Mademoiselle Elisabeth Rousset has changed her mind.
(c) He wants to know if Madame Loiseau has changed her mind.
(d) He wants to know if the two nuns have changed their minds.

2. What year does the story "Boule de Suif" take place?
(a) 1771.
(b) 1671.
(c) 1971.
(d) 1871.

3. Why does the group of passengers urge Boule de Suif to speak to the Prussian officer when they first arrive in Totes?
(a) Because her refusal could bring trouble on all of them.
(b) Because her compliance would bring them wealth.
(c) Because they wish to get rid of her for good.
(d) Because they are in business with the Prussian officer.

4. What speed is the coach moving along its journey to Totes in "Boule de Suif"?
(a) Moderately.
(b) Quickly.
(c) Slowly.
(d) Not moving.

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 casts a challenging look at them.
(d) She smiles at them.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of the story, what do the conquerors exact from the inhabitants of Rouen?

2. In "Boule de Suif," who is a king in the cotton trade with a much younger wife?

3. What do boat-men and fishermen often haul to the surface in "Boule de Suif"?

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

5. Who does Loiseau fancy he sees receive a noiseless blow in the dark in the coach?

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