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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Michel grow to respect and love his wife during his illness?
(a) For her practicality and kindness in nursing him back to health.
(b) He knows she will have to make a living for the family.
(c) He appreciates her artwork.
(d) She has a beautiful voice and sings to him while he is sick.

2. Which house will Michel and his wife live in when he starts his new job?
(a) One they find to buy.
(b) They will build their own home.
(c) They will stay with his wife's brother.
(d) His family's country estate.

3. What word or phrase best describes Michel's persona in Part 1, Chapters 5-7?
(a) Positive, yet cruel to his wife.
(b) Positive.
(c) Negative and very cruel to his wife.
(d) Negative.

4. In Part 1, Chapter 8, who is driving the carriage in which Michel's wife is riding?
(a) His wife herself.
(b) A madman.
(c) An old woman.
(d) A little boy.

5. In Part 1, Chapter 9, why does Michel doubt his ability to take good care of his wife?
(a) He realizes he doesn't love her.
(b) He knows his limits and capabilities, especially now that he's self-absorbed.
(c) He doesn't like to do much work.
(d) He knows he isn't very smart.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the protagonist of The Immoralist?

2. How does Michel's wife feel about seeing him take action in Part 1, Chapter 8?

3. Where does Michel's wife take him for small walks when he's able to venture out?

4. What does Michel's weakened condition show him?

5. In Part 1, Chapter 9, where do Michel and his wife decide to visit before going home?

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