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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. How did Jacques feel about being on a boat?
(a) He worried about drowning.
(b) He loved the sound and feel of being on a boat.
(c) He thought it was fine, but preferred trains.
(d) He always got sea sick.

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

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

4. What did Jacques have to write down to describe his mother's work?
(a) Stay-at-home mom.
(b) Domestic.
(c) Postal employee.
(d) Caterer.

5. What type of relationship did students have with teachers at the lycee?
(a) They weren't close, but there was respect.
(b) They almost had a parent/child relationship.
(c) The teachers were aloof and had no respect for the students.
(d) They students silently resented the teachers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the boys sneak away to in the summer?

2. Where would all the children gather?

3. What game was Pierre good at?

4. What disability did Jacques's uncle have?

5. What couldn't Jacques control?

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