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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Search for the Father, School.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Jacques feel when the evening came?
(a) He knew that he would be back as soon as possible.
(b) He wasn't ready to leave the grave.
(c) He knew in his heart that he had to bring his mother there.
(d) He wanted to get as far away as possible.

2. What did Jacques say happened to the coin?
(a) He said he spent it and forgot to get change.
(b) He said someone stole it.
(c) He said that he gave it to a beggar.
(d) He said he lost it.

3. What does Malan laugh with Jacques about?
(a) He teases Jacques about his crush on the woman at the train station.
(b) He tells Jacques to get a job in the same school he works in.
(c) He teases Jacques about the food they are eating.
(d) He tells Jacques to go to his mom to find out more about his dad.

4. Why was M. Bernard's class so interesting for the children?
(a) They got to decide what they wanted to learn.
(b) They got to do great experiments.
(c) They never knew what he was going to do next.
(d) He truly had a passion for his work.

5. What made the African troops stand out?
(a) Their brightly colored uniforms.
(b) Their optimism.
(c) Their strategic fighting skills.
(d) Their aggressive fighting style.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Jacques like with his mother?

2. Why did he like his small town?

3. What instrument did Jacques do best with?

4. Why did Jacques go to visit his father?

5. How long had Malan and Jacques been friends?

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