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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kept the owner of the house in Combray stranded in the house?
(a) Her fear of public opinion.
(b) His affair.
(c) Her imaginary ailments.
(d) His bad knee.

2. What was Swann told to bring with him on each visit to the family?
(a) Fruit.
(b) Champagne.
(c) Vegetables.
(d) Pictures.

3. How did the narrator travel to get to Combray?
(a) Carriage.
(b) Boat.
(c) Train.
(d) Car.

4. What happened after the main character sent a note about needing his mother?
(a) His father whipped him.
(b) His nightmares came back.
(c) His sister made fun of him.
(d) His mother spent the night in his room.

5. What were all the streets in Combray named after?
(a) Presidents.
(b) Saints.
(c) Countries.
(d) Birds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the head maid at the house on Combray?

2. What was the main character's uncle's name?

3. What was the owner of the Combray house obsessed with?

4. What did the narrator start doing after he met Charles' daughter?

5. What did the main character's mother allow him to do even when it was inappropriate?

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