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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the final destination of Michel's honeymoon trip?
(a) Algeria.
(b) Rome
(c) Tunis.
(d) Paris.

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

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

4. At the end of Part 1, Chapters 5-7, what does the reader learn that Michel's change in attitude and appearance demonstrate?
(a) That Michel is leaving his old life behind and assuming a new identity.
(b) That Michel desires to be a trendsetter.
(c) That Michel loves tradition and convention.
(d) That Michel only wants his wife to be proud of him.

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

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

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

8. With his new attitude at the end of Part 1, Chapters 5-7, how does Michel view each day?
(a) With fear of his secret being discovered.
(b) With dread and concern.
(c) With anticipation of a new joy.
(d) With anticipation that leads to ulcers.

9. What is the name of the country estate Michel and his wife decide to visit in Part 1, Chapter 9?
(a) La Moriniere.
(b) La Molinaire.
(c) La Marinara
(d) La Millionaire.

10. How does Michel regard his wife's feelings in Part 1, Chapters 5-7?
(a) He sees her as a weak link since she is not as strong and beautiful as he himself.
(b) Michel belittles his wife every chance he gets.
(c) He has a positive attitude and doesn't want to hurt her feelings.
(d) He doesn't care if he hurts her feelings or not.

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

12. By accepting the job he was offered in Part 1, Chapter 9, Michel is showing his desire once again toward...
(a) Intellectual pursuits.
(b) To make changes in his physical appearance.
(c) To hang out with young boys.
(d) To start a new life.

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

14. What thoughts does Michel have while watching his wife sleep after making love to her the first time?
(a) He is overcome with guilt for the feelings he has toward young boys.
(b) He is overcome with the staggering thought that he is tied down to her for life.
(c) He is overcome with love for her and appreciates her devotion.
(d) He is overcome with joy at the sheer physical experience.

15. Upon accepting the job offered in Part 1, Chapter 9, in which town does Michel decide he and his wife will live?
(a) Normandy.
(b) Biskra.
(c) Paris.
(d) Sorrento.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Michel feel about the work he asked the barber to do?

2. In Part 1, Chapter 8, what does Michel do to the carriage driver?

3. What surprises Michel about the work he and his father do together?

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

5. What does Michel wonder about himself as he watches his wife sleep after they have made love for the first time?

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