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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Michel receive notification of his job offer in Part 1, Chapter 9?
(a) In a letter.
(b) In person.
(c) In a phone call.
(d) In a telegraph.

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

3. What word or phrase best describes Michel's persona in Part 1, Chapters 5-7?
(a) Negative.
(b) Negative and very cruel to his wife.
(c) Positive.
(d) Positive, yet cruel to his wife.

4. What job is offered to Michel in Part 1, Chapter 9?
(a) Temporary writer.
(b) Full time teaching position.
(c) Temporary teaching position.
(d) Full time writer.

5. Which is an example of alliteration?
(a) "The leaves drift aimlessly."
(b) "The autumn was advancing."
(c) "Autumn was kicking summer out the door."
(d) "The nights melted."

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Michel's wife immediately do when she learns he is sick?

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

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

4. In Part 1, Chapter 8, who collapses in front of Michel?

5. Why does Michel decide to start supervising the work crews?

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