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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 set Jacques apart from his schoolmates?
(a) His brilliance.
(b) His family traditions and values.
(c) His sense of humor.
(d) His poverty.

2. What disability did Ernest have?
(a) He was blind.
(b) He had heart problems.
(c) He was missing an arm.
(d) He was completely deaf.

3. 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.

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

5. What did the boys fill their pockets with?
(a) Garbage.
(b) Stones.
(c) Candy.
(d) Fruit.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Jacques feel about being on a boat?

2. What did the children do in their meeting place?

3. What did Pierre and Jacques pass on the way to school?

4. What game was Pierre good at?

5. What was Josephin's relationship to Ernest?

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