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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. How is the main character's story introduced in the book?
(a) With a letter.
(b) By his wife.
(c) By a young boy.
(d) By himself.

2. What is the reason for Michel's feelings toward his studies?
(a) He doesn't have anything to prove now that his father is dead.
(b) He hates the thought of anything dying or decaying.
(c) Taking a break made him appreciate school more.
(d) He cannot imagine life without being a scholar.

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

4. What does Michel's wife think about her husband's new persona?
(a) She is mildly unnerved.
(b) She doesn't mind as long as he's still got plenty of money.
(c) She is excited.
(d) She hates it and becomes very angry.

5. What does Michel's wife immediately do when she learns he is sick?
(a) Faints.
(b) Calls for room service.
(c) Leaves.
(d) Calls for a doctor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who are the friends to which Michel confesses?

3. What does Michel study during his scholarly life?

4. What startles the boy who comes to play in Michel's hotel room?

5. At the end of Part 1, Chapter 3, who is Michel's favorite boy?

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