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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Anna sit with Michael K in order to wait for the bus to arrive?
(a) In her bed.
(b) In the waiting room.
(c) By the road.
(d) In the lobby.

2. Michael K felt that it was his _______ to take care of his mother when she became ill.
(a) Duty.
(b) Burden.
(c) Station.
(d) Promise.

3. Where did K pay his rent though he said that he would not be coming back?
(a) Hostel.
(b) The garden society.
(c) Apartment.
(d) Hospital.

4. 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) Off the road.
(c) On the road.
(d) At the hostel.

5. Where was Anna's room located when she was able to stay with her employer's permission?
(a) In an attic.
(b) In a shed.
(c) Under the stairs.
(d) In the closet.

6. Where did K go in order to steal the parts he felt he needed to make a makeshift seat for his mother to travel in?
(a) The basement.
(b) The hospital.
(c) A hardware store.
(d) Work shed.

7. Eventually, Michael K found a ____________ and ate until he was sick.
(a) Bakery.
(b) Fruit tree.
(c) Vegetable garden.
(d) Meat factory.

8. What did Michael K notice about himself even though he had not eaten in a few days?
(a) He was hungry.
(b) He was going crazy.
(c) He was not hungry.
(d) He still had his strength.

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

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

11. At what apartments did Anna K work for the duration of her eight years of employment?
(a) Gold Territory.
(b) Cape Town.
(c) Prince Albert.
(d) Cote d'Azur.

12. Michael was not judged to be smart enough for regular school, so he was sent to a special _______ institution.
(a) National.
(b) State.
(c) Country.
(d) Local.

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

14. Michael K is born with a ________ lip which causes him a number of problems in his life.
(a) Missing.
(b) Hare.
(c) Black.
(d) Green.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the grandson of the Visages decide that Michael K was there for?

2. What did Michael use to fend off two would-be robbers from taking anything from himself and his mother?

3. What was Michael K in charge of cleaning when he was a night attendant for the parks service?

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

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

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