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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the main character dreaming of at the beginning of the book?
(a) His mother.
(b) Wakening.
(c) His home.
(d) Flying.

2. Why would the main character cry when with his extended family?
(a) He was very sensitive.
(b) All of these.
(c) He was very grateful.
(d) He was very scared.

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

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

5. What is this book composed of?
(a) Journal entries.
(b) Poems.
(c) Memories.
(d) Random thoughts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did the narrator's family visit in Combray?

2. What did the narrator say dominated the town of Combray?

3. How did the narrator travel to get to Combray?

4. Why was the narrator forbidden from seeing someone in Combray?

5. How did the narrator feel about Charles' daughter?

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