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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Place-Names: The Place, Part II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Eulalie visit Aunt Leonie every week?
(a) She owes Leonie money.
(b) Leonie gives her money.
(c) M. Swann encourages her to make friends.
(d) She buys Leonie's cookies.

2. What does Uncle Adolphe suggest Swann do to get Odette to love him more?
(a) Stay away from her.
(b) Become friends with her father.
(c) Do whatever she says.
(d) Buy her presents.

3. What does Swann wait for when Odette is in Paris in "Swann In Love"?
(a) For her to write her father.
(b) For her to need money.
(c) For her to go home.
(d) For her to call on him.

4. In "Place-Names," who tells the narrator to avoid excitement?
(a) Odette.
(b) His mother.
(c) His doctor.
(d) Gilberte.

5. After seeing Uncle Adolphe in "Combray," why is the narrator excited?
(a) Because his uncle promised to make him an actor.
(b) Because his uncle is producing a play.
(c) Because his uncle gave him money.
(d) Because his uncle kissed an actress' hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Swann consider after hearing a song played on the piano at the Verdurin's?

2. Why does Dr. Cottard rise in society?

3. Who helps to improve Mme. Swann's opinion of the narrator in "Mme. Swann at Home"?

4. Why is Swann often late to the Verdurin's parties in "Swann In Love"?

5. What disappoints the narrator when he finally meets Bergotte?

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