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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Michel's wife do while he is sick?
(a) Stays with him and prays for him.
(b) Hangs out with local children in the park.
(c) Shops in the local market and spends all his money.
(d) Goes for long walks to get away from him.

2. Which phrase does Michel use to describe the first time he makes love with his wife?
(a) "An old man should reach out his hands."
(b) "The joy made me want to laugh."
(c) "Living life for that very moment."
(d) "A momentary laughter in which our souls united."

3. What thoughts does Michel have while watching his wife sleep after making love to her the first time?
(a) He is overcome with the staggering thought that he is tied down to her for life.
(b) He is overcome with joy at the sheer physical experience.
(c) He is overcome with love for her and appreciates her devotion.
(d) He is overcome with guilt for the feelings he has toward young boys.

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

5. What impacts Michel's feelings about the social activities of their life in Part 2, Chapter 2?
(a) The inane conversations and trivial commitments.
(b) He is money-hungry and loves the attention.
(c) He has never liked socializing.
(d) He was embarassed by Marceline at one gathering.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character believes that each joy and sorrow must be abandoned immediately to make room for the next new thing?

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

3. In Part 1, Chapter 8, who is driving the carriage in which Michel's wife is riding?

4. Which friend does Michel see when leaving his classroom one day?

5. Where does Michel's wife sit on completion of her carriage ride into town in Part 1, Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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