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

2. What often happens to the narrator during the night in "Overture"?
(a) He can't fall asleep.
(b) He stays up late.
(c) He goes out with friends.
(d) He wakes up.

3. Who is Francoise?
(a) A servant.
(b) The narrator's uncle.
(c) A family friend of the narrator's parents.
(d) The narrator's aunt.

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

5. Who introduces the narrator to whorehouses?
(a) Gilbert.
(b) Mme. Swann.
(c) Bloch.
(d) His cousin.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aunt Leonie imagine her family dying when she is very bored in "Combray"?

2. In "Place-Names," what happens the day the narrator fears Gilberte Swann will not come to play?

3. Why does Dr. Cottard rise in society?

4. When does the narrator send his mother a note in "Overture"?

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

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