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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the friends to which Michel confesses?
(a) Denis, Daniel, and an unnamed friend.
(b) Menalgue.
(c) Denis, Daniel, Menalgue, Biskra.
(d) Denis and Daniel.

2. What does Michel tell his wife he is doing while she walks ahead when they visit their new walking place?
(a) Resting in the shade.
(b) Meeting lots of new boys.
(c) Playing marbles with the children.
(d) Breathing exercises in the fresh air.

3. Who witnesses the Arab boy stealing from Michel's room?
(a) Michel.
(b) Michel's wife.
(c) No one.
(d) A hotel employee.

4. Why does Michel's wife initially invite the boy to come play in their hotel room?
(a) To cheer up Michel.
(b) To care for the boy's wounds.
(c) To cheer up herself.
(d) To feed the starving boy.

5. Where does Michel's wife take him for small walks when he's able to venture out?
(a) In an alley behind the hotel.
(b) In a park near the hotel.
(c) On the sidewalk in front of the hotel.
(d) In an orchard across town.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Michel want to tell his story?

2. When does Michel's mother die?

3. What is the final destination of Michel's honeymoon trip?

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

5. In Part 1, Chapter 2, who sends Michel a letter and pamphlets regarding his illness?

(see the answer key)

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