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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Mme. Swann at Home.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Place-Names," what happens the day the narrator fears Gilberte Swann will not come to play?
(a) There is a fight in the park.
(b) It snows.
(c) There is a train accident.
(d) It rains.

2. Why does the narrator's mother sleep in his room in "Overture"?
(a) The narrator is ill.
(b) His father sees that he is upset.
(c) The narrator requests it.
(d) She feels bad for not kissing him goodnight.

3. In "Mme. Swann at Home," what do the Swanns brag about in front of the narrator?
(a) Their dreams.
(b) Their friends.
(c) They vacations they take.
(d) Their money.

4. 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.

5. In "Swann In Love," why can't Swann leave Paris?
(a) Odette is there.
(b) He has a funeral to attend.
(c) He missed the last boat.
(d) He doesn't have the money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dr. Cottard rise in society?

2. In "Swann In Love," who does Swann refuse a dinner invitation from?

3. In "Swann In Lov,e, why does Swann often go days without seeing Odette?

4. Why must the narrator cancel his travel plans in "Place-Names"?

5. Who thinks that the narrator should be allowed time to play outside as a boy?

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