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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) "The joy made me want to laugh."
(d) "Living life for that very moment."

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

3. As Michel's health improves he still experiences...
(a) High fevers and chills.
(b) Restless sleep and sweats.
(c) Grief over the loss of his parents.
(d) No desire for his new wife.

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

5. How does Michel greet his friends outside when they arrive at his home?
(a) With hugs and kisses on each side of the face.
(b) He sends a butler to welcome them.
(c) With a hearty handshake.
(d) With no emotion or enthusiasm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What best summarizes the passage Michel read when he couldn't sleep on his last night in Biskra?

2. As Michel works aggressively toward a full recovery, what does Michel put aside to concentrate more on his physical recovery?

3. What job is offered to Michel in Part 1, Chapter 9?

4. At what time of day do Michel and his wife leave their hotel?

5. How does Michel greet his friends once they are inside his house?

Short Essay Questions

1. Is Michel attracted to Alcide? What kinds of things do Michel and Alcide do together?

2. What repulses Michel when he walks in on Marceline nursing an Arab boy in their hotel room? What does this prove regarding Michel's growing interest in boys?

3. How does Michel know Marceline's health has taken a turn for the worse and what does he do to help?

4. How does Marceline help in Michel's recovery from tuberculosis?

5. Michel comes to a realization on the ship during his honeymoon travels. What does Michel realize and how does the realization physically affect Michel?

6. Explain why Moktir is Michel's favorite boy.

7. What do Michel's recovery and discoveries, and his plunge into the cold pond symbolize?

8. After making love for the first time, what emotions does Michel experience?

9. How does Michel feel about his studies after returning from his honeymoon? Why does he feel this way?

10. When do Marceline and Michel move to the family estate and who greets them when they arrive?

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