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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the main character describe Swann?
(a) Knowledgeable.
(b) Worldly.
(c) Fascinating.
(d) Distinguished.

2. What was the owner of the Combray house obsessed with?
(a) His trust fund.
(b) His mistress.
(c) The townspeople.
(d) Her imaginary illnesses.

3. What did the main character call his mother?
(a) Mama.
(b) Mother.
(c) Mommy.
(d) Madre.

4. What was Francois' occupation?
(a) Butler.
(b) Cook.
(c) Painter.
(d) Priest.

5. What did the narrator lose track of while reading in Combray?
(a) The schedule.
(b) His money.
(c) His parents.
(d) Time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the main feature of the aunt's room in the house in Combray?

2. Why would the main character cry when with his extended family?

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

4. What about the main character was easily bruised as a child?

5. What is this book composed of?

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