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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At their spring home, why does Michel leave his wife to take walks?
(a) He has been neglecting his own exercise.
(b) Someone else is there to take care of her.
(c) To get away so his wife won't see him cry.
(d) Her health has improved and he can leave her alone for a short time.

2. What happens to Marceline while Michel is visiting his friend?
(a) She gets very sick and dies.
(b) She goes into premature labor and the baby dies.
(c) She is angry that Michel left to visit a friend so she packs her stuff and leaves.
(d) She faints.

3. Why does Michel seek the help of his friends?
(a) He needs help making travel arrangements.
(b) He can't decide on his next course of action and he needs to confess.
(c) He has no more money left.
(d) He is being tried for murder and needs them as character witnesses.

4. Which character do we learn in Part 2, Chapter 2, has taken a recent trip to Biskra?
(a) Charles.
(b) Motkir.
(c) Bocage.
(d) Menalque.

5. In Part 3, which hotel do Michel and Marceline stay in upon reaching their final destination?
(a) The one where Marceline got pregnant.
(b) The same one in which Michel had TB.
(c) A new one with all new amenities.
(d) The one where Michel caught his veneral disease.

6. What interest does Michel have in Charles in Part 2, Chapter 1?
(a) Friendship.
(b) Admiration of his studies.
(c) Admiration of his muscles.
(d) Love interest.

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

8. Which is an example of alliteration?
(a) "Autumn was kicking summer out the door."
(b) "The leaves drift aimlessly."
(c) "The autumn was advancing."
(d) "The nights melted."

9. Who runs errands for Michel every day?
(a) Motkir.
(b) Ali.
(c) Menalque.
(d) Roger.

10. While Marceline is sick in Part 2, Chapter 2, Michel chooses to visit...
(a) Motkir.
(b) Menalque.
(c) Charles.
(d) Bocage.

11. Who coughs up blood in Part 3?
(a) Marceline.
(b) Motkir.
(c) Michel.
(d) Ali.

12. Who is the long-time caretaker of the family estate?
(a) Ali.
(b) Bocage.
(c) Charles.
(d) Aleid.

13. Who has convulsions?
(a) Ali.
(b) Marceline.
(c) Michel.
(d) Motkir.

14. How many men are sent to clear out some of the trees on the family estate?
(a) Six.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

15. Who denies the request to have the person stay on at the estate instead of leaving in the autumn?
(a) Marceline.
(b) Michel.
(c) Charles.
(d) Bocage.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what month does Part 2, Chapter 1 begin?

2. When nursing Marceline back to health, when does Michel leave her side?

3. Why isn't Michel attracted to Charles' brother?

4. Which character believes that each joy and sorrow must be abandoned immediately to make room for the next new thing?

5. What is the name of the18-year-old man Michel meets in Part 2, Chapter 1?

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