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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, The Son or The First Man, Lycee.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Jacques and Pierre have to leave their neighborhood on a daily basis?
(a) They had to travel to attend school.
(b) They had to go to work.
(c) Their parents told them to stay out of the house during the week.
(d) The dog catcher chased them out.

2. How did they split the fries?
(a) Each boy got one fry, and the one who bought them got the rest.
(b) They didn't share, and the ones without money had to watch the other boys eat.
(c) They boy who bought got half, and the rest was split evenly.
(d) They each got an even share.

3. What would Jacques tell his family about the lycee during dinner?
(a) Nothing.
(b) His homework
(c) His most interesting teacher of the day.
(d) Anecdotes highlighting other students.

4. What did Jacques have to write down to describe his mother's work?
(a) Postal employee.
(b) Stay-at-home mom.
(c) Domestic.
(d) Caterer.

5. What disability did Jacques's uncle have?
(a) He was half mute.
(b) He was a mute.
(c) He was deaf.
(d) He was blind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the sea like?

2. What was the relationship like between Ernest and Jacques?

3. What couldn't Jacques control?

4. How did Jacques feel about siestas?

5. How did Jacques feel about Paris?

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