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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. How did the main character describe the furniture in his childhood bedroom?
(a) Old and dark.
(b) New and bright.
(c) Large and expensive.
(d) Oppresive and elaborate.

2. How did the narrator feel about Charles' daughter?
(a) He was enraptured with her.
(b) He was nervous around her.
(c) He was afraid of her.
(d) He did not like her at all.

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

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

5. What kind of person did Swann stop seeing after he was rejected by Odette?
(a) Women.
(b) Children.
(c) Poor people.
(d) Wealthy people.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was different on Saturdays in Combray than the other days?

2. Why did Odette ask for something after Swann watched her in the rain?

3. Who did the narrator walk with in Combray?

4. How did the main character meet Swann?

5. What was Odette's occupation?

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