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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which institution offers the job to Michel in Part 1, Chapter 9?
(a) The College de France.
(b) Die Universitat in Deutchland.
(c) Syracuse University.
(d) The College of Normandy.

2. What does Michel tell his wife he is doing while she walks ahead when they visit their new walking place?
(a) Playing marbles with the children.
(b) Resting in the shade.
(c) Breathing exercises in the fresh air.
(d) Meeting lots of new boys.

3. Why does Michel's wife initially invite the boy to come play in their hotel room?
(a) To care for the boy's wounds.
(b) To feed the starving boy.
(c) To cheer up Michel.
(d) To cheer up herself.

4. How is the main character's story introduced in the book?
(a) By a young boy.
(b) With a letter.
(c) By himself.
(d) By his wife.

5. Who are the friends to which Michel confesses?
(a) Denis and Daniel.
(b) Denis, Daniel, and an unnamed friend.
(c) Denis, Daniel, Menalgue, Biskra.
(d) Menalgue.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Michel become interested in the management of the estate?

2. Which house will Michel and his wife live in when he starts his new job?

3. In Part 1, Chapter 8, who collapses in front of Michel?

4. In Part 1, Chapter 8, to which city does Michel choose to walk?

5. In Part 1, Chapters 5-7, what do Michel's physical changes mirror?

(see the answer key)

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