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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reminded the narrator of Paris while he was in Combray?
(a) The theater.
(b) Gloria.
(c) Dinner parties.
(d) Charles's house.

2. What holiday did the narrator talk about at the beginning of 'Combray'?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Valentine's Day.
(c) Easter.
(d) Halloween.

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

4. What did the main character have depressing thoughts about at the beginning of the book?
(a) Moving from his home.
(b) Scary women.
(c) Lonely people.
(d) Watching a storm.

5. What about the main character was easily bruised as a child?
(a) His arms.
(b) His spirit.
(c) His ego.
(d) His knees.

Short Answer Questions

1. What never varied while the narrator was in Combray?

2. What did the narrator contemplate often while in Combray?

3. Who did the narrator like interacting with in Combray?

4. What was Francois' occupation?

5. Who owned the house in Combray?

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