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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the information Michel receives in the mail regarding his illness show him?
(a) The doctor misdiagnosed him.
(b) The treatment he has been following is not appropriate for a full recovery.
(c) He should make use of leeches to get rid of the disease.
(d) He has been taking the wrong medicine all along.

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

3. How old is Michel's wife when they marry?
(a) 20.
(b) 19.
(c) 14.
(d) 30.

4. Why do the young boys Michel once knew and liked repulse him now?
(a) They are men with families or criminal records
(b) They are thieves.
(c) They want money instead of candy now.
(d) They told Michel's friend about his first visit.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With his new attitude at the end of Part 1, Chapters 5-7, how does Michel view each day?

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

3. What activities do Michel and his new male friend enjoy together in Part 2, Chapter 1?

4. Which two friends are both irreverent and disdainful of Parisian society?

5. Which character do we learn in Part 2, Chapter 2, has taken a recent trip to Biskra?

(see the answer key)

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