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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How do the leaders of "Avengers of Defeat," "Citizens of the Tomb," and "Brethren in Death" behave?
(a) As though they alone bore the fortunes of the birth of France on their humble shoulders.
(b) As though they alone bore the fortunes of the birth of Germany on their humble shoulders.
(c) As though they alone bore the fortunes of dying France on their braggart shoulders.
(d) As though they alone bore the fortunes of dying Germany on their braggart shoulders.

3. In the beginning of "Boule de Suif," what kind of soldiers are NOT wandering through the town?
(a) Enlisted.
(b) Retired.
(c) Artillerymen.
(d) Volunteers.

4. In the beginning of "Boule de Suif," the anguish of _______made men even desire the arrival of the________ .
(a) Knowledge; allies.
(b) Suspense; enemy.
(c) Knowledge; enemy.
(d) Suspense; allies.

5. In "Boule de Suif," who alone is authorized to interview the Prussian officer on civil matters?
(a) The cook.
(b) The servant.
(c) Monsieur Follenvie.
(d) Madame Follenvie.

6. The Prussian officer who often dined at the same table with the family, expressed sympathy with __________.
(a) Germany.
(b) Russia.
(c) United States.
(d) France.

7. What instrument does Monsieur Follenvie's chest sound like during the card game the first day in Totes?
(a) A drum.
(b) A guitar.
(c) A horn.
(d) An organ.

8. In the morning of the first day in Totes, what two people does Cornudet listen to forecast the future of France, one advocating the Orleans dynasty, the other an unknown savior?
(a) Comte de Breville and Monsieur Carre-Lamadon.
(b) Comtess de Breville and Loiseau.
(c) Boule de Suif and Monsieur Carre-Lamadon.
(d) Loiseau and Comte de Breville.

9. What settles on the city of Rouen in the beginning of "Boule de Suif"?
(a) A flurry of activity and sudden expectation.
(b) A dense fog and quiet anticipation.
(c) A howling wind and united front.
(d) A profound calm and silent dread.

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

11. What is the name of the card game the men propose to play after dinner the first day in Totes?
(a) Eleusis.
(b) Eighty-three.
(c) Escarte.
(d) Euchre.

12. During their first supper in Totes, who states "War is a barbarous proceeding when we attack a peaceful neighbor, but it is a sacred duty when undertaken in defense of one' country."
(a) Cornudet.
(b) Monsieur Follenvie.
(c) The Puny Nun.
(d) Boule de Suif.

13. At dinner the first day in Totes, who manifested a lively and tender sympathy for Boule de Suif?
(a) The men.
(b) The women.
(c) The nuns.
(d) The innkeepers.

14. In "Boule de Suif," who has the best seats in the coach?
(a) Comte and Comtesse Hubert de Breville.
(b) Two Nuns.
(c) Monsieur and Madame Carre-Lamadon.
(d) Monsieur and Madame Loiseau.

15. Who breaks their jug on the table in indignation at the Prussian officer's request regarding Boule de Suif?
(a) Cornudet.
(b) Monsieur Follenvie.
(c) Monsieur Carre-Lamadon.
(d) Comte de Breville.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Boule de Suif," who is the "terror of all respectable people"?

2. When the clock strikes ten first day in Totes, who tells Monsieur Follenvie that "They are not to start without an order from me"?

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

4. Why does the four-horse coach decide to leave on Tuesday morning before daybreak?

5. Retiring after supper on their first night in Totes, Loiseau puts his eye to the bedroom keyhole in order to discover the ________of the corridor.

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