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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Search for the Father, The Father. His Death The War. The Bombing.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did Malan help Jacques at the beginning of their friendship?
(a) He felt like Jacques was his mirror image.
(b) He pitied Jacques.
(c) He felt like a father to Jacques.
(d) He felt that Jacques was gifted.

3. How did Jacques feel about siestas?
(a) He looked forward to going to bed.
(b) He hated them.
(c) He found them relaxing and pleasant.
(d) He knew he needed them.

4. What happened when the husband knocked on the door at the doctor's house?
(a) Nothing. No one answered at first.
(b) People came scurrying out.
(c) The doctor came out, full of concern.
(d) They yelled at him to leave.

5. Where did Jacques' mother live?
(a) In the house where he grew up.
(b) In the nursing home.
(c) Right near the beach.
(d) In a little cottage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Jacques like with his mother?

2. What did Jacques realize about his father?

3. How does Malan feel about Jacques finding out more about his father?

4. Where did the husband go to find a doctor?

5. How did the man react to those traveling near him?

(see the answer key)

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