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The Piece of String

by Guy de Maupassant

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The Piece of String - Analysis Quiz

  1. What does the piece of string symbolize in "The Piece of String"?

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  2. Who is the protagonist in "The Piece of String"?

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  3. Where is the main setting of "The Piece of String"?

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  4. Why does Maitre Hauchecorne pick up the piece of string?

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  5. What event is taking place in the village when the story begins?

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  6. Why did Maitre Hauchecorne try to hide picking up the string?

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  7. Who falsely accuses Maitre Hauchecorne of picking up a missing wallet?

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  8. What does the word 'yarn' symbolize in the story?

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  9. Which character in "The Piece of String" is compared to a rat?

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  10. During which time period does "The Piece of String" take place?

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