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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Search for the Father, Saint Brieuc and Malan (J.G.).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Malan look like?
(a) A Chinese man.
(b) An Arab.
(c) The stereotypical Frenchman.
(d) A troubadour.

3. How long had Malan and Jacques been friends?
(a) 20 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 40 years.
(d) 10 years.

4. How does Malan feel about Jacques finding out more about his father?
(a) He doesn't understand why he would want to.
(b) He think the idea is funny.
(c) He doesn't think it's wise.
(d) He thinks it's a great idea.

5. What was the mattress in the new house like?
(a) It was very comfortable.
(b) It smelled like damp hair.
(c) It was filthy and covered with mold.
(d) It was brand new.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was standing in the corridor of the Saint-Brieuc train 40 years after Henri and Lucie had their child?

2. Who did the Arab go to find?

3. What is one of Malan's faults according to Jacques?

4. Why did the women laugh when the doctor arrived?

5. What was Victor Malan's job?

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