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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Place-Names: The Name.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Odette do from time to time after she rejected Swann?
(a) Sent letters to Swann.
(b) Invited Swann to parties.
(c) Went to see him.
(d) Asked Swann for money.

2. What does the author say had a deep impact on reality?
(a) Past experiences.
(b) All of these.
(c) Imagination.
(d) Surroundings.

3. Why did Odette reject Swann?
(a) He was too old.
(b) He was not rich enough.
(c) She was wooed by someone else.
(d) She was too young.

4. What did the main character's mother allow him to do even when it was inappropriate?
(a) Create art.
(b) Kiss her.
(c) Express his feelings.
(d) Sleep.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the narrator's aunt do during her days in Combray?

2. What did the narrator become interested in while in Combray?

3. What country is Combray in?

4. How did the main character feel about his mother when he was a child?

5. Who was the narrator's favorite author?

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