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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Michel want to go when leaving the family estate?
(a) Spain.
(b) Italy.
(c) South America.
(d) London.

2. At their spring home, why does Michel leave his wife to take walks?
(a) Someone else is there to take care of her.
(b) He has been neglecting his own exercise.
(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.

3. When nursing Marceline back to health, when does Michel leave her side?
(a) Whenever he wants to see his friend.
(b) Every chance he gets.
(c) To go for walks in the nearby shady grove.
(d) Only when he must lecture at the college.

4. Why do Michel and his wife choose to move in the spring?
(a) They hope the fresh air will help Marceline's recovery.
(b) They think the social life will boost Marceline's spirits.
(c) So someone else can take care of Marceline.
(d) They want to get away to another country.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who must leave the family estate when autumn arrives?

3. The author uses a sentence twice: "The autumn was advancing." This technique creates a sense of urgency. The technique is called...

4. Which boy -- now a man-- is still attractive to Michel?

5. How does Michel resolve the jealousy?

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