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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. Who does Michel find when he returns to the new walking place alone one evening?
(a) A deformed little boy.
(b) His wife.
(c) A handsome 12-year-old goatherd.
(d) Menalgue.

2. In Part 1, Chapter 2, who sends Michel a letter and pamphlets regarding his illness?
(a) His brother-in-law.
(b) A friend.
(c) His father.
(d) His mother.

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

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

5. What surprises Michel about the work he and his father do together?
(a) The wealth they accumulate.
(b) How little they are paid.
(c) Nothing -- Michel runs the show.
(d) How much more work remains.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the main character's story introduced in the book?

2. What is Michel really doing as his wife walks ahead at their new walking place?

3. How does Michel regard his wife's feelings in Part 1, Chapters 5-7?

4. What does Michel ask the barber to do in Part 1, Chapter 7?

5. In Part 1, Chapter 3, Michel's wife introduces him to a new place to walk. What is this place?

(see the answer key)

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