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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Michel receive notification of his job offer in Part 1, Chapter 9?
(a) In a telegraph.
(b) In person.
(c) In a letter.
(d) In a phone call.

2. What does one of the Arab boys steal from Michel's hotel room?
(a) A loaf of bread.
(b) A pair of reading glasses.
(c) A pair of scissors.
(d) Coins and candy.

3. What does Michel rub his body with after jumping into a cold pond?
(a) Nearby flowers.
(b) Tree bark.
(c) Fresh mint leaves.
(d) Nearby wild sage.

4. Which is an example of personification?
(a) "Michel spent every minute by her side."
(b) "The slightest emotion could be read..."
(c) "Just as a breath of wind...."
(d) "The men enjoyed riding horses."

5. When does Michel's mother die?
(a) When he is 35.
(b) When he is 15.
(c) Shortly before his wedding.
(d) Shortly after his wedding.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Michel and his wife settle down for him to resume his studies?

2. Why does Michel sunbathe nude and explore the craggy area?

3. What is the name of the country estate Michel and his wife decide to visit in Part 1, Chapter 9?

4. What does the information Michel receives in the mail regarding his illness show him?

5. Where is the first stop for Michel and his wife when they leave Biskra?

(see the answer key)

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