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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, A Mystery to Himself.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Jacques feel about his father?
(a) He respected his father.
(b) He resented his father's leaving.
(c) He considered his father to be his hero.
(d) He didn't feel much of anything since he never really knew him.

2. How did Jacques' discovery about his father change his feelings toward him?
(a) He suddenly regretted that he never really knew his father.
(b) It helped him understand the man more.
(c) He felt compassion for the man instead of ambivalence.
(d) His hero-worship turned to disdain.

3. How were Jacques and his father similar?
(a) They were both soldiers.
(b) Jacques looked like his father.
(c) They both were farmers.
(d) They both loved art.

4. How did Henri react to the execution he witnessed?
(a) He thought it was exciting.
(b) He slipped into a depression after it.
(c) He was livid and vomited.
(d) It made him decide to get more involved in politics.

5. Why did he like his small town?
(a) It didn't distract him from his solitary meditation.
(b) He liked knowing his neighbors.
(c) He hated city pollution.
(d) He felt secure.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Max gain his popularity?

2. What pastime did Ernest thoroughly enjoy?

3. What did Lucie do with the letter announcing her husband's death?

4. What did the Cormerys do on vacation?

5. What did they name the child?

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