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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. What does Michel tell his wife he is doing while she walks ahead when they visit their new walking place?
(a) Meeting lots of new boys.
(b) Resting in the shade.
(c) Playing marbles with the children.
(d) Breathing exercises in the fresh air.

2. Where does Michel's wife take him for small walks when he's able to venture out?
(a) In an alley behind the hotel.
(b) On the sidewalk in front of the hotel.
(c) In an orchard across town.
(d) In a park near the hotel.

3. Who does Michel find when he returns to the new walking place alone one evening?
(a) A handsome 12-year-old goatherd.
(b) Menalgue.
(c) A deformed little boy.
(d) His wife.

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

5. When is the last time the friends have all been together?
(a) At Michel's father's funeral three years ago.
(b) At Michel's father's funeral last year.
(c) At Michel's wedding three years ago.
(d) At Michel's wedding last year.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Michel's wife initially invite the boy to come play in their hotel room?

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

3. What is Michel really doing as his wife walks ahead at their new walking place?

4. How old is Michel's wife when they marry?

5. When does Michel's mother die?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Michel's honeymoon trip symbolize? Explain why.

2. Why does Michel marry Marceline?

3. What changes does autumn bring to Michel in Part 2, Chapter 1?

4. Discuss Michel's life and interests following the death of his mother at age 15.

5. Michel doesn't really know Marceline when they marry. Why does he grow to love and respect his new wife on their honeymoon?

6. What does Michel have the barber do and why is he startled with the results?

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

8. Discuss Michel's pursuit of physical vitality.

9. What happens to Marceline's health after losing the baby?

10. When he was bedridden, Michel appreciated Marceline's attentive care. Now that he's better, he prefers to go for walks without her. Explain why.

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