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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, The Chicken Coop and Cutting the Hen's Throat.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What set Jacques apart from his schoolmates?
(a) His sense of humor.
(b) His brilliance.
(c) His family traditions and values.
(d) His poverty.

2. What did they name the child?
(a) Henri.
(b) Frances.
(c) Lucie.
(d) Jacques.

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

4. What did Malan think about marriage?
(a) He doesn't like to contemplate the thought of marriage.
(b) He loved his wife.
(c) He didn't see how any spouses could love each other.
(d) He thinks marriage is a waste of time.

5. What did the uncle and grandmother say Jacques had?
(a) Pride.
(b) Courage.
(c) Fear.
(d) Tenacity.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Jacques' discovery about his father change his feelings toward him?

2. Who was around to tell Pierre and Jacques what to expect from the lycee?

3. Where did Josephin work?

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

5. What happened to Jacques at the cooperage?

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