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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The doctor wondered why Michael K was allowed to be in this training as he was in poor shape. What did the guard say?
(a) That he didn't even notice the trouble.
(b) He didn't care.
(c) He was just following orders.
(d) Michael K never complained.

2. Michael K loved spending time _____________ when he was allowed to do so during the day.
(a) Basking in the sun.
(b) Eating.
(c) Walking.
(d) Reading books.

3. The grandson ranted against the _________ and gave Michael K suggestions on what he should plant.
(a) Money.
(b) War.
(c) House.
(d) Goat killing.

4. Where did Michael K decide to live after leaving the farmhouse where he had been staying?
(a) Apartment.
(b) Cave.
(c) Beach.
(d) Town.

5. The hunger pangs that Michael K was feeling finally went away and K was able to empty his _________.
(a) Heart.
(b) Soul.
(c) Mind.
(d) Stomach.

6. Where was Michael K taken in order to be interrogated for more information about the attacks?
(a) Torture chamber.
(b) Medical ward.
(c) Storeroom.
(d) Firing range.

7. Captain Noel explained that Michael K was accused of being _____________.
(a) A relative of the rebel leader.
(b) A spy.
(c) An arsonist.
(d) A rebel leader.

8. The signs on the area announcing __________ information had never been removed.
(a) Meat.
(b) Train.
(c) Price.
(d) Race.

9. Michael K gave another man half of his wages in order to help him support his ____________.
(a) Children.
(b) Mother.
(c) Wife.
(d) Father.

10. __________ were posted at every date with orders to shoot anyone outside of the wire at the walls.
(a) Green berets.
(b) Blue men.
(c) Congo men.
(d) Army troops.

11. Michael K met a man named _______ who had been kicked off his farm and detained from his family.
(a) George.
(b) Robert.
(c) Joseph
(d) Noel.

12. What did K water for the last time before heading toward the town and away from the grandson?
(a) Pumpkins.
(b) Pineapple.
(c) Lettuce.
(d) Tomatoes.

13. Michael K collapsed during the training after suffering from labored breathing and a low ____________.
(a) Heartbeat.
(b) Fever.
(c) Blood pressure.
(d) Mood.

14. Fights among the refugees took place as people argued over the ____________ of items in the middle of camp.
(a) Distribution.
(b) Quality.
(c) Usages.
(d) Ownership.

15. Michael K ignored his body's cries for ________ and simply stayed in his new home.
(a) Companionship.
(b) Warmth.
(c) Women.
(d) Food.

Short Answer Questions

1. Michael K found out that half of his crops had been eaten or trampled by the ___________ of the saboteurs.

2. What did Michael K realize would wash through his new dwelling though he didn't care?

3. When the police found Michael K delirious, they assumed that he was _________ as he was wandering around in a stupor.

4. What was Michael K too weak to fight off, so it was inserted into his body to help him feel better?

5. What age did Michael K claim to be even though he seemed to look a lot older than this?

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