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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Michel marry his wife?
(a) To get citizenship.
(b) He promised his father he would.
(c) Because he had loved her all his life.
(d) He fell in love at first sight with her.

2. In Part 1, Chapter 3, Michel's wife introduces him to a new place to walk. What is this place?
(a) A grove of cypress trees.
(b) A shady grove of gardens.
(c) A park full of playground equipment.
(d) A pathway to an orchard.

3. Who gathers to see Michel on his daily walks?
(a) More and more Arab children.
(b) Students who have read his books.
(c) His old friends.
(d) Old women from the market.

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

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

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

7. Why does Michel prefer to take his walks alone?
(a) So he can walk slower due to his limp.
(b) So he can grieve over his mother's death.
(c) So he can think about his health.
(d) So his wife won't distract him from interacting with the children.

8. What is Michel really doing as his wife walks ahead at their new walking place?
(a) Breathing exercises in the fresh air.
(b) Playing marbles with the children.
(c) Resting in the shade.
(d) Meeting lots of new boys.

9. How long do Michel and his wife stay at the hotel while he recuperates?
(a) About four months.
(b) About six months.
(c) Amost a year.
(d) About four weeks.

10. Why is Michel walking to the city in Part 1, Chapter 8?
(a) To pick up a delivery.
(b) To meet young boys.
(c) For fun.
(d) To meet his wife's carriage.

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

12. Where does Michel's wife sit on completion of her carriage ride into town in Part 1, Chapter 8?
(a) In the box next to Michel.
(b) On the back of the horse.
(c) She walks beside the carriage.
(d) In the back.

13. What does Michel's weakened condition show him?
(a) That he does not love his new wife.
(b) Little things he's taken for granted before.
(c) How to make shadow puppets as he lies in bed.
(d) That he hates school.

14. What does Michel's wife do while he is sick?
(a) Hangs out with local children in the park.
(b) Goes for long walks to get away from him.
(c) Stays with him and prays for him.
(d) Shops in the local market and spends all his money.

15. Who witnesses the Arab boy stealing from Michel's room?
(a) Michel's wife.
(b) No one.
(c) Michel.
(d) A hotel employee.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Michel ask the barber to do in Part 1, Chapter 7?

2. In Part 1, Chapter 8, who completes driving the carriage into town?

3. What thoughts does Michel have while watching his wife sleep after making love to her the first time?

4. What contributes to the delicate health Michel experiences early in the story?

5. What is the reason for Michel's feelings toward his studies?

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