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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what day of the week did Michael K always visit his mother, even when he was working on a regular basis?
(a) It varied.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Monday.

2. A soldier came over to Michael K to warn him to stay _________ or else he might be shot on sight.
(a) In his home.
(b) At the hostel.
(c) Off the road.
(d) On the road.

3. Where did police put Michael K when they found him on the side of the road without any papers?
(a) Bus.
(b) Truck.
(c) Cart.
(d) Train car.

4. What did Michael K decide to abandon after his encounter with the soldier who took from him?
(a) His money.
(b) His clothes.
(c) Suitcase.
(d) His name.

5. Where does Anna decide that she wants to do instead of staying where she is with her employers?
(a) Cape Town.
(b) Prince Albert.
(c) Cote d'Azur.
(d) Sea Point.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Michael K's first job once he left school and decided to find a reasonable job?

2. The ________ line of Michael's mouth ensured that his mouth would never close completely.

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

4. Where did K decide that he and his mother should travel in order to be more successful with their journey?

5. How long does the clerk say that it might take for Michael K to hear about his paperwork?

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