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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, The Son or The First Man, Lycee.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Jacques help Michel with?
(a) The shopping.
(b) Dinner.
(c) Moving furniture.
(d) The horses.

2. What did people think about Ernest?
(a) He was stupid.
(b) He was mean.
(c) He was good-natured and generous.
(d) He was a recluse.

3. What happened to Jacques at the cooperage?
(a) His finger was crushed.
(b) He was robbed.
(c) He fell into the fire.
(d) He was offered a full-time job.

4. What was the relationship like between Ernest and Jacques?
(a) They were polite to each other, but didn't get close.
(b) They were close.
(c) Ernest thought Jacques was a burden.
(d) Ernest tolerated the boy.

5. What would Jacques tell his family about the lycee during dinner?
(a) His homework
(b) Nothing.
(c) His most interesting teacher of the day.
(d) Anecdotes highlighting other students.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Jacques define his religious preferences?

2. What game was Pierre good at?

3. What did Jacques about male friendship when he was out with his uncle?

4. Why did Jacques and Pierre have to leave their neighborhood on a daily basis?

5. Where did Josephin work?

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