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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who told Michael K's mother that his lip would improve and close up over time?
(a) His aunt.
(b) His father.
(c) The midwife.
(d) Her doctor.

2. The nurses at the hospital ___________ to let Michael K stay with his mother overnight in the ward.
(a) Would not willing.
(b) Were willing.
(c) Thought.
(d) Decided.

3. What did Michael K and Anna need in order to get through the checkpoint at the outskirts of town?
(a) A ticket.
(b) A letter of permission.
(c) A bribe.
(d) A permit.

4. Who is repulsed by the physical deformity that Michael K has?
(a) His dad.
(b) His brother.
(c) His sister.
(d) His mom.

5. After there was an accident on the street with a military vehicle, there was a _________ which caused Michael K and his mother to hide.
(a) Riot.
(b) Fire.
(c) Bombing.
(d) Coup.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Michael K start working after he was attacked during a night shift at his job?

2. For whose department did Michael K work when he was finally able to find work?

3. How might Michael K describe the room where her mother was staying for a while?

4. What had collapsed, leaving the train track covered in rocks and other pieces of debris?

5. How long was it by car to travel to Prince Albert, according to Michael K's estimations?

(see the answer key)

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