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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. Why does Michel pick the location and house he does for their residence during his new job in Part 1, Chapter 9?
(a) For it's lively night life.
(b) For it's nature walks.
(c) For it's serenity.
(d) Because it's big enough for grand parties.

2. What does Michel wonder about himself as he watches his wife sleep after they have made love for the first time?
(a) Whether she would expect him to complete his studies.
(b) Whether he would ever be able to leave her.
(c) Whether she would join him in his quest for vitality.
(d) Whether he could ever return her devotion if she were sick.

3. Who expresses concern about the expenditures of the new furnishings in Part 2, Chapter 2?
(a) Michel's brother-in-law.
(b) Marceline.
(c) Michel.
(d) Bocage.

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

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 was embarassed by Marceline at one gathering.
(d) He has never liked socializing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character do we learn in Part 2, Chapter 2, has taken a recent trip to Biskra?

2. Upon accepting the job offered in Part 1, Chapter 9, in which town does Michel decide he and his wife will live?

3. When nursing Marceline back to health, when does Michel leave her side?

4. Who returns a stolen item to Michel?

5. In Part 1, Chapter 8, to which city does Michel choose to walk?

(see the answer key)

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