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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Boule de Suif react to the passengers' response to her when she arrives at the coach for their departure?
(a) She is relieved from anxiety.
(b) She is grateful and happy.
(c) She is stupefied with astonishment.
(d) She is humbled by their generosity.

2. What is the subject Monsieur Carre-Lamadon is discussing with his companion in the coach from Totes?
(a) Religion.
(b) War.
(c) Politics.
(d) Business.

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?
(a) Because she insulted her on their walk.
(b) Because she can't pay her fare for the coach.
(c) Because she is in love with her husband.
(d) Because of her trade as a prostitute.

4. 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 are atheists.
(b) That they have not returned.
(c) That they are in league to cheat.
(d) That they understand German.

5. What kind of cheese does Comtess de Breville take out in the coach on their departure from Totes?
(a) Cheddar.
(b) Parmesan.
(c) Brie.
(d) Gruyere.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Boule de Suif's expression as she begins to cry in the coach from Totes?

2. What is the reason the Prussian officer gives the male passengers about refusing to start on their journey to Dieppe?

3. Where does Boule de Suif sit in the coach on their departure from Totes?

4. Where is the Prussian officer staying in the inn in Totes?

5. Who chuckles at Boule de Suif crying in the coach from Totes and murmurs, "She's weeping for shame"?

(see the answer key)

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