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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. At the end of Part 1, Chapter 3, who is Michel's favorite boy?
(a) Menalgue.
(b) Harish.
(c) Moktir.
(d) Ali.

2. In Part 1, Chapters 5-7, what do Michel's physical changes mirror?
(a) His inner changes.
(b) An old, married man.
(c) His family's estate.
(d) His new hair-do.

3. What startles the boy who comes to play in Michel's hotel room?
(a) Michel's ghastly appearance.
(b) Michel's father.
(c) Michel's wife.
(d) Michel's collection of skulls.

4. How does Michel feel about the work he asked the barber to do?
(a) He thinks the goatee will impress the young goatherds he met on his honeymoon.
(b) He wishes he'd never suggested the leeches.
(c) He is ahead of the trend by shaving off his mustache only.
(d) He feels like people can read his thoughts more easily since he's not hiding behind a beard.

5. Why does Michel's wife walk ahead in their new walking place?
(a) She wants to hurry back to the hotel.
(b) She's hoping to lose her husband in the maze.
(c) She wants to walk in sunshine rather than shade.
(d) She is power walking and he can't keep up.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Michel works aggressively toward a full recovery, what does Michel put aside to concentrate more on his physical recovery?

2. In Part 1, Chapter 7, Michel begins to see himself as...

3. What contributes to the delicate health Michel experiences early in the story?

4. How long do Michel and his wife stay at the hotel while he recuperates?

5. Who are the friends to which Michel confesses?

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