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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Michel greet his friends outside when they arrive at his home?
(a) With a hearty handshake.
(b) He sends a butler to welcome them.
(c) With no emotion or enthusiasm.
(d) With hugs and kisses on each side of the face.

2. What thoughts does Michel have while watching his wife sleep after making love to her the first time?
(a) He is overcome with love for her and appreciates her devotion.
(b) He is overcome with joy at the sheer physical experience.
(c) He is overcome with guilt for the feelings he has toward young boys.
(d) He is overcome with the staggering thought that he is tied down to her for life.

3. As Michel's health improves he still experiences...
(a) High fevers and chills.
(b) Grief over the loss of his parents.
(c) No desire for his new wife.
(d) Restless sleep and sweats.

4. What does Michel read on his last night in Biskra when he can't sleep?
(a) A specific passage he looked up in his own Bible.
(b) A random passage in the hotel Bible.
(c) A random passage from his Bible.
(d) A specific passage he looked up in the hotel Bible.

5. In Part 1, Chapter 7, Michel begins to see himself as...
(a) A workout guru.
(b) Beautiful, strong, and sensual.
(c) A lucky husband.
(d) Meek, weak, and plain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who witnesses the Arab boy stealing from Michel's room?

2. Where does Michel's wife sit on completion of her carriage ride into town in Part 1, Chapter 8?

3. How does Michel greet his friends once they are inside his house?

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

5. What does Michel's wife think about her husband's new persona?

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