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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. What does Michel's weakened condition show him?
(a) Little things he's taken for granted before.
(b) That he does not love his new wife.
(c) That he hates school.
(d) How to make shadow puppets as he lies in bed.

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

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 cheer up Michel.
(c) To cheer up herself.
(d) To feed the starving boy.

4. What does Michel study during his scholarly life?
(a) German and French.
(b) Literature.
(c) Greek and Latin.
(d) Mathematics and science.

5. How does Michel greet his friends once they are inside his house?
(a) With hugs.
(b) By offering them tea.
(c) With no emotion or enthusiasm.
(d) With a hearty handshake.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does one of the Arab boys steal from Michel's hotel room?

2. How does Michel regard his wife's feelings in Part 1, Chapters 5-7?

3. Why does Michel's wife walk ahead in their new walking place?

4. When does Michel realize he's never had a break from his studies?

5. How does Michel greet his friends outside when they arrive at his home?

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