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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon accepting the job offered in Part 1, Chapter 9, in which town does Michel decide he and his wife will live?
(a) Paris.
(b) Sorrento.
(c) Biskra.
(d) Normandy.

2. What activities do Michel and his new male friend enjoy together in Part 2, Chapter 1?
(a) Inspecting fields, riding horses, discussing property changes.
(b) Gardening, supervising work crews, riding horses.
(c) Inspecting crops, creating fruit hybrids, and riding horses.
(d) Riding horses, inspecting orchards and crops.

3. What contributes to the delicate health Michel experiences early in the story?
(a) His sheltered and sedentary life.
(b) Lack of fresh fruits and vegetables.
(c) Lack of money for regular doctor visits.
(d) His dislike of sunlight.

4. Which character believes that each joy and sorrow must be abandoned immediately to make room for the next new thing?
(a) Michel.
(b) Menalque.
(c) Charles.
(d) Bocage.

5. How long do Michel and his wife stay at the hotel while he recuperates?
(a) About six months.
(b) Amost a year.
(c) About four months.
(d) About four weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the friends to which Michel confesses?

2. What is "poaching?"

3. In Part 2, Chapter 3, where does Michel prefer to sleep?

4. Who attends an open house hosted by Michel and his wife in Part 2, Chapter 2?

5. In Part 1, Chapter 9, where do Michel and his wife decide to visit before going home?

(see the answer key)

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