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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Michel think travel will affect his wife?
(a) It will make her stronger.
(b) It will improve her health.
(c) The exertion will likely kill her.
(d) It will be a nice treat.

2. How does Michel feel about returning to his studies?
(a) He realizes he missed them.
(b) He is indifferent to his studies.
(c) He liked the vacation, but is ready to study again.
(d) He hates them now.

3. What distracts Michel once he begins concentrating on his academics again?
(a) Hunting.
(b) The opulence and sensuality of the ripening crops and fruit trees.
(c) The work of harvesting the crops and fruit trees.
(d) Planting the fall crops and fruit trees.

4. How do Michel and his wife feel about the social activities at their home in Part 2, Chapter 2?
(a) They hate the social scene.
(b) They love the social scene, but not together.
(c) They enjoy them and want more.
(d) They enjoy them at first, but quickly tire.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Michel rub his body with after jumping into a cold pond?

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

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

4. Who gathers to see Michel on his daily walks?

5. Why do Michel and his wife choose to move in the spring?

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