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The Madeleine from Remembrance of Things Past

Quiz by Lama Alshami

Grade 11
English Language Arts
Common Core

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  • Q1
    What comes to mind when the narrator begins to think of his aunt?
    He realizes that his memory of madeleines is associated with memories of his aunt.
    He visualizes his childhood home and the surrounding garden and village in great detail.
    When the narrator begins to think about his aunt he recalls memories from an old gray house that had the prettiest scenery.
    45s
  • Q2
    What does this passage say about the strength of memories brought on by the sense of taste?
    They have an unusual connection.
    The memories of taste are very powerful. The narrator doesn't remember only the taste of his aunt's tea but also he room, the house, the streets..
    The memories brought on by the sense of taste are always related to childhood.
    The passage suggests that taste and memories are deeply connected.
    45s
  • Q3
    What does the narrator mean when he says "The object of my quest.."(lines 1-4 paragraph 2)
    That the object of his quest is found in himself.
    That senses call memories.
    The truth and memory.
    He can find answers only by searching his mind.
    45s
  • Q4
    What is the significance of Anaphora?
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    evokes a sensory impression in the passage and emphasizes the connection
    gives the passage a deeper meaning to the intertwined ideas and themes
    gives the passage a pleasing rhythm and emphasizes the connection among ideas
    45s
  • Q5
    How do the connotations of the word "abyss"add to the expression used in the passage?
    Abyss means when people experience deep and frightening thoughts
    Abyss of uncertainty refers to the things the mind doesn't know
    Abyss of uncertainty refers to the dark areas of the mind where forgotten memories are hidden
    Abyss of uncertainty has a highly negative connotation meaning vast, misery , and danger
    45s

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