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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Michel grow to respect and love his wife during his illness?
(a) For her practicality and kindness in nursing him back to health.
(b) He appreciates her artwork.
(c) She has a beautiful voice and sings to him while he is sick.
(d) He knows she will have to make a living for the family.

2. Is Michel interested in what the caretaker tries to explain?
(a) No, and he tells the man to never mind.
(b) Yes, he appreciates the man's time.
(c) No, but he pretends to be so he won't hurt the man's feelings.
(d) Yes, but he doesn't comprehend it easily.

3. What does Michel rub his body with after jumping into a cold pond?
(a) Nearby flowers.
(b) Tree bark.
(c) Fresh mint leaves.
(d) Nearby wild sage.

4. At the end of Part 1, Chapter 3, who is Michel's favorite boy?
(a) Moktir.
(b) Harish.
(c) Ali.
(d) Menalgue.

5. Who must leave the family estate when autumn arrives?
(a) Bocage.
(b) Charles.
(c) Michel.
(d) Marceline.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which phrase does Michel use to describe the first time he makes love with his wife?

2. How does Michel greet his friends outside when they arrive at his home?

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

4. Who expresses concern about the expenditures of the new furnishings in Part 2, Chapter 2?

5. What impacts Marceline's feelings about the social activities of their life in Part 2, Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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