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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Swann In Love.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the main feature of the aunt's room in the house in Combray?
(a) A large wardrobe.
(b) A great mirror.
(c) A large window.
(d) A gothic bed-set.

2. What did the meal with the main character's mother at the beginning of the book make him think of?
(a) His school house.
(b) His time with Swann.
(c) His summer home.
(d) His art collection.

3. Why did the main character hate when there were guests at his house?
(a) They took up his mother's time.
(b) They mocked his small stature.
(c) They drank his whiskey.
(d) They used his bedroom.

4. What never varied while the narrator was in Combray?
(a) His mother's headaches.
(b) The menu.
(c) The church bells.
(d) His aunt's routine.

5. What did Odette do from time to time after she rejected Swann?
(a) Went to see him.
(b) Sent letters to Swann.
(c) Invited Swann to parties.
(d) Asked Swann for money.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the narrator's mother treat Francoise?

2. What were Swann's visits to the main character's family a source of?

3. What did the main character eat with his mother at the beginning of the book?

4. What happened after the main character sent a note about needing his mother?

5. What holiday did the narrator talk about at the beginning of 'Combray'?

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