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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Combray.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What expanded as the narrator walked in Combray?
(a) His love for Mama.
(b) His desire.
(c) His imagination.
(d) His dreams.

3. What kind of surroundings were near the vacation home of the main character?
(a) Desert.
(b) Countryside.
(c) Sea-side.
(d) Large city.

4. What did the narrator want to be when he grew up?
(a) A painter.
(b) An actor.
(c) A writer.
(d) A curator.

5. Who did the narrator walk with in Combray?
(a) His great aunt.
(b) His father.
(c) His cousin.
(d) His mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was most precious to the main character about his mother?

2. What reminded the narrator of Paris while he was in Combray?

3. What did the main character say brought Swann to his knees?

4. Who discussed the narrator's favorite author with him?

5. What did the main character wonder about when he was sleeping at the beginning of the book?

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