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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the diagnosis the doctor gives Michel?
(a) Hepatitis.
(b) Tuberculosis.
(c) Cirosis.
(d) Sclerosis.

2. What best summarizes the passage Michel read when he couldn't sleep on his last night in Biskra?
(a) Not to covet neighbors.
(b) A young man walks where he should, but an older man should stretch out his hands.
(c) Love others as you love yourself.
(d) An old man walks where he should, but a younger man should stretch out his hands.

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

4. Which phrase does Michel use to describe the first time he makes love with his wife?
(a) "A momentary laughter in which our souls united."
(b) "An old man should reach out his hands."
(c) "Living life for that very moment."
(d) "The joy made me want to laugh."

5. In Part 1, Chapter 9, why does Michel doubt his ability to take good care of his wife?
(a) He knows he isn't very smart.
(b) He realizes he doesn't love her.
(c) He doesn't like to do much work.
(d) He knows his limits and capabilities, especially now that he's self-absorbed.

6. Why does Michel sunbathe nude and explore the craggy area?
(a) He likes to see women on the nude beaches.
(b) In pursuit of vitality.
(c) Because spelunking is his hobby.
(d) Because he is strange.

7. In Part 1, Chapter 8, who completes driving the carriage into town?
(a) Michel.
(b) The carriage driver.
(c) Michel's wife.
(d) A young boy.

8. In Part 1, Chapter 3, Michel returns to the hotel from a walk to find his wife...
(a) Is missing.
(b) Nursing an ill Arab boy.
(c) Reading his journal.
(d) With another man.

9. What is the reason for Michel's feelings toward his studies?
(a) Taking a break made him appreciate school more.
(b) He cannot imagine life without being a scholar.
(c) He doesn't have anything to prove now that his father is dead.
(d) He hates the thought of anything dying or decaying.

10. What does Michel wonder about himself as he watches his wife sleep after they have made love for the first time?
(a) Whether he would ever be able to leave her.
(b) Whether she would expect him to complete his studies.
(c) Whether he could ever return her devotion if she were sick.
(d) Whether she would join him in his quest for vitality.

11. When does Michel realize he's never had a break from his studies?
(a) Talking with his friends.
(b) On his honeymoon.
(c) When writing a letter.
(d) At his father's funeral.

12. What are Michel's studies that he returns to after his honeymoon?
(a) Culture and language.
(b) Ancient history and culture.
(c) American history and art.
(d) Art and music.

13. What is the main character's nationality?
(a) Italian.
(b) South American.
(c) American.
(d) French.

14. How does Michel's wife feel about seeing him take action in Part 1, Chapter 8?
(a) She is impressed.
(b) She is mad.
(c) She is indifferent.
(d) She is embarrassed.

15. To how many friends does Michel confess?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the first stop for Michel and his wife when they leave Biskra?

2. What does Michel tell his wife he is doing while she walks ahead when they visit their new walking place?

3. What does one of the Arab boys steal from Michel's hotel room?

4. In Part 1, Chapter 8, who is driving the carriage in which Michel's wife is riding?

5. When is the last time the friends have all been together?

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