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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 word or phrase best describes Michel's persona in Part 1, Chapters 5-7?
(a) Positive, yet cruel to his wife.
(b) Positive.
(c) Negative and very cruel to his wife.
(d) Negative.

2. At what time of day do Michel and his wife leave their hotel?
(a) After lunch.
(b) At noon.
(c) At dawn.
(d) At 11 a.m.

3. What contributes to the delicate health Michel experiences early in the story?
(a) His dislike of sunlight.
(b) Lack of fresh fruits and vegetables.
(c) Lack of money for regular doctor visits.
(d) His sheltered and sedentary life.

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

5. Which institution offers the job to Michel in Part 1, Chapter 9?
(a) The College de France.
(b) Syracuse University.
(c) Die Universitat in Deutchland.
(d) The College of Normandy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two major changes does Michel make to help him toward a full recovery?

2. Who is the protagonist of The Immoralist?

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

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

5. Why does Michel grow to respect and love his wife during his illness?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Michel's pursuit of physical vitality.

2. Why does Michel decide to move back to the family estate in Part 2, Chapter 3?

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

4. Discuss the foreshadowing that appears as a side thought after Michel and Marceline make love for the first time.

5. What do Michel and Menalque do during their last visit?

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

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

8. How does Marceline feel about her role as Michel's wife by the end of Part 2, and why?

9. What does the fact that Michel accepts a teaching job signify to the story?

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

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