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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 5, 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1, Chapter 7, how does Michel try to act around his wife?
(a) Like a studly man she can be proud of.
(b) Like his old self in demeanor.
(c) Like he is better than she is.
(d) Like her hero.

2. What is the reason for Michel's feelings toward his studies?
(a) He doesn't have anything to prove now that his father is dead.
(b) He hates the thought of anything dying or decaying.
(c) Taking a break made him appreciate school more.
(d) He cannot imagine life without being a scholar.

3. How does Michel feel on his last night in Biskra?
(a) Like he's going to have a relapse.
(b) So alive that everything else seems dead.
(c) Like he's ready to get back to his studies.
(d) Like he wants to write a book.

4. In Part 1, Chapter 3, Michel's wife introduces him to a new place to walk. What is this place?
(a) A shady grove of gardens.
(b) A pathway to an orchard.
(c) A grove of cypress trees.
(d) A park full of playground equipment.

5. What is Michel really doing as his wife walks ahead at their new walking place?
(a) Breathing exercises in the fresh air.
(b) Meeting lots of new boys.
(c) Playing marbles with the children.
(d) Resting in the shade.

Short Answer Questions

1. What best summarizes the passage Michel read when he couldn't sleep on his last night in Biskra?

2. Michel ghostwrites books for...

3. When is the last time the friends have all been together?

4. Why does Michel prefer to take his walks alone?

5. With his new attitude at the end of Part 1, Chapters 5-7, how does Michel view each day?

(see the answer key)

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