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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 about male friendship when he was out with his uncle?
(a) It's non-existent.
(b) You always have to guard your back.
(c) It is good for the soul.
(d) There always should be some females mixed in.

2. Where did the boys sneak away to in the summer?
(a) The ball field.
(b) The market.
(c) The stables.
(d) The beach.

3. How did Jacques feel about siestas?
(a) He knew he needed them.
(b) He looked forward to going to bed.
(c) He hated them.
(d) He found them relaxing and pleasant.

4. What were people drawn to in Ernest, including Jacques' grandmother?
(a) His ability to debate.
(b) His infectious humor that never left.
(c) His patience.
(d) His beauty.

5. How did Jacques feel about going back to Algiers?
(a) He embraced the idea of going back with gusto.
(b) He dreaded it.
(c) He was filled with happy anxiety.
(d) He refused to ever go back.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the grandmother think of Lucie's haircut?

2. Who was around to tell Pierre and Jacques what to expect from the lycee?

3. How did Jacques define his religious preferences?

4. What was the sea like?

5. What did Jacques help Michel with?

(see the answer key)

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