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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose autographed letters does the narrator's grandmother buy for Saint-Loup as a going away present?
(a) A philosopher.
(b) A painter.
(c) A dignitary.
(d) A pope.

2. What does the narrator say he admires most about Mme. de Sevigne?
(a) Her patience.
(b) Her card playing skills.
(c) Her looks.
(d) Her intellect.

3. What does Albertine's note to the narrator say in "Seascape, with Frieze of Girls"?
(a) I know what you are doing.
(b) I love you.
(c) It's over.
(d) Tell me the truth.

4. Who visits the narrator's grandmother alone in her room in "Guermantes Way, Part I continued"?
(a) Saint-Loup.
(b) M. Swann.
(c) M. de Guermantes.
(d) Mme. Swann.

5. In "Guermantes Way, Part I continued," who does not visit the grandmother?
(a) Her sisters.
(b) Her friends.
(c) Her brothers.
(d) Her nieces.

6. Who used to visit a house M. de Charlus discusses at dinner in Balbec with the narrator and his grandmother?
(a) The Marquis de Laroo.
(b) Queen Elizabeth.
(c) A Russian dignitary.
(d) Marie Antoinette.

7. Why does the narrator initially want to avoid Elstir?
(a) He is interested in other girls.
(b) Elstir isn't pretty enough.
(c) He thinks he might fall in love.
(d) Elstir tells him to stay away.

8. In Balbec, what do some of the ladies at the hotel doubt about the Marquis and the Princess?
(a) Their marriagability.
(b) Their ages.
(c) Their kindness.
(d) Their authenticity.

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

10. In Balbec, why does the manager of the hotel frighten the narrator?
(a) He is snobby.
(b) He is too silent.
(c) He is charming.
(d) He is muscular.

11. How does the narrator's grandmother embarrass the narrator in "Place-Names: The Place, Part II"?
(a) She hands her coat to the hotel manager.
(b) She makes the waiter return her dinner.
(c) She insults Bergotte.
(d) She calls Mme. de Villeparisis by the wrong name.

12. In "Guermantes Way, Part I," at the Villeparisis' party, what impresses the narrator most about Mme. de Villeparisis?
(a) Her clothing.
(b) Her singing voice.
(c) Her knowledge.
(d) Her wealth.

13. What does Elstir do in the arts?
(a) Sculpt.
(b) Write.
(c) Paint.
(d) Compose.

14. How does Francoise feel about leaving Balbec in "Seascape, with Frieze of Girls"?
(a) She doesn't care what they do.
(b) She can't wait to go home.
(c) She wants to travel somewhere else.
(d) She never wants to leave Balbec.

15. Where does Mme. de Villeparisis take the narrator in "Place-Names: The Place, Part II"?
(a) The sea.
(b) Churches.
(c) Bathing houses.
(d) Restaurants.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Albertine do the first time the narrator tries to kiss her?

2. What is Saint-Loup intolerant of?

3. What title does M. de Charlus have?

4. What family does Saint-Loup tell the narrator about in "Place-Names: The Place, Part II"?

5. What does Dr. Cottard prescribe when the narrator's grandmother doesn't recognize the narrator?

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