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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Search for the Father, The Child's Games.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Jacques like about Malan?
(a) He did his own thing.
(b) He could do any type of job necessary.
(c) He really reached out and cared for others.
(d) He was super intelligent.

2. What sound did Jacques hear before he left the graveyard?
(a) He heard birds preparing for the night.
(b) He heard an explosion as an invisible plane broke the sound barrier.
(c) He heard his father's voice whispering to him.
(d) He heard a car crash.

3. How did the man react to those traveling near him?
(a) He tried to talk with everyone.
(b) He stayed as far away from them as possible.
(c) He pulled out a magazine and kept to himself.
(d) He mentally made up stories about each one them.

4. What does Jacques think about Henri's early death?
(a) He thinks he was spared suffering.
(b) He thinks that's what one deserves when he goes off to war.
(c) He thinks it's tragic.
(d) He is sad when thinking about the joys in life that Henri missed.

5. What did the house look like when the husband and doctor arrived?
(a) The fire had gone out, and looked stark.
(b) It was full of organized birthing activity.
(c) It looked disorderly.
(d) It was empty.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Jacques feel about his father?

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

3. Who would Jacques take a siesta with when he was younger?

4. Why did Malan ask for forgiveness?

5. What does Malan laugh with Jacques about?

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