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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 5, 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the information Michel receives in the mail regarding his illness show him?
(a) The treatment he has been following is not appropriate for a full recovery.
(b) He has been taking the wrong medicine all along.
(c) The doctor misdiagnosed him.
(d) He should make use of leeches to get rid of the disease.

2. What best summarizes the passage Michel read when he couldn't sleep on his last night in Biskra?
(a) Love others as you love yourself.
(b) Not to covet neighbors.
(c) A young man walks where he should, but an older man should stretch out his hands.
(d) An old man walks where he should, but a younger man should stretch out his hands.

3. At what time of day do Michel and his wife leave their hotel?
(a) At noon.
(b) At dawn.
(c) At 11 a.m.
(d) After lunch.

4. Who is the first Arab boy invited to play in Michel's hotel room?
(a) Ali.
(b) Moktir.
(c) Menalgue.
(d) Bachir.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As Michel works aggressively toward a full recovery, what does Michel put aside to concentrate more on his physical recovery?

2. In Part 1, Chapters 5-7, what do Michel's physical changes mirror?

3. When is the last time the friends have all been together?

4. To how many friends does Michel confess?

5. How does Michel feel about the work he asked the barber to do?

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