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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Seascape, with Frieze of Girls.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "Place-Names," why does the narrator sometimes go to Allee des Acacias?
(a) Gilberte's cousin plays there.
(b) He gets lost often.
(c) He can't stand his old park anymore.
(d) Mme. Swann walks there.

3. In "Swann In Lov,e, why does Swann often go days without seeing Odette?
(a) He starts seeing someone new.
(b) To prove he doesn't need her.
(c) To give her space.
(d) He can't find her.

4. In "Place-Names," what does Gilberte buy the narrator so he can remember her?
(a) A bracelet.
(b) A marble.
(c) A comic book.
(d) A pair of shoes.

5. What does the narrator's grandmother say she believes one should never do on vacation?
(a) Lie.
(b) Socialize.
(c) Waste time.
(d) Cook.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator's "magic lantern" do?

2. What made the narrator's family avoid Swann's Way?

3. In "Overture," what does the narrator's family do every time a guest comes over?

4. How does the narrator feel about his friendship with Saint-Loup?

5. What does Saint-Loup do when his military leave ends?

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