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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Swann consider after hearing a song played on the piano at the Verdurin's?
(a) If he knows the composer.
(b) If he could write music.
(c) If he could play the song himself.
(d) If the song is any good.

2. When does the narrator send his mother a note in "Overture"?
(a) When he is away at camp.
(b) During a dinner party.
(c) When she goes to work.
(d) On her birthday.

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

4. In "Overture," what does the narrator's family do every time a guest comes over?
(a) They wear their best clothing.
(b) They pretend to not know who it is.
(c) They leave the house if they don't like who it is.
(d) They peek at them through the window and hide.

5. What happened at Combray to make the narrator appreciate art?
(a) His mother started collecting art.
(b) A kitchen-maid got pregnant.
(c) A cat took care of another cat.
(d) Francoise got into a fight with another maid.

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

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

8. Who thinks that the narrator should be allowed time to play outside as a boy?
(a) His father.
(b) His grandmother.
(c) His grandfather.
(d) His mother.

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

10. Who does Aunt Leonie leave her estate to?
(a) Uncle Adolphe.
(b) The narrator.
(c) The Swann family.
(d) M. de Norpois.

11. Who helps to improve Mme. Swann's opinion of the narrator in "Mme. Swann at Home"?
(a) Gilberte.
(b) Dr. Cottard.
(c) Uncle Adolphe.
(d) The narrator's mother.

12. In "Overture," what does the narrator's grandmother buy him for his birthday?
(a) Toys.
(b) She gives him money.
(c) Clothes.
(d) Books.

13. What happens right before the Verdurins stop inviting Swann to their parties?
(a) Odette accepts a ride from someone else.
(b) Swann disagrees with their politics.
(c) Swann insults a dignitary.
(d) Odette gets in a fight with Swann.

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

15. In "Swann In Love," who is Swann's competition for Odette's affection?
(a) Bornville.
(b) Forte.
(c) Brichot.
(d) Forcheville.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Mme. Swann at Home," what opinion does M. de Norpois have about Mme. Swann?

2. What happens when Swann takes Odette on vacation in "Swann In Love"?

3. Why does the narrator enjoy the fall in "Place-Names"?

4. In "Swann In Love," what does Swann say he is studying whenever he is with Odette?

5. In "Mme. Swann at Home," what do the Swanns brag about in front of the narrator?

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