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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. Why did the Cormerys show up early for the awards ceremony?
(a) They weren't used to social occasions.
(b) They had the wrong time.
(c) They wanted to talk with Jacques' teachers.
(d) They wanted to grab the best seats.

2. Where would all the children gather?
(a) In the cellar.
(b) In the field.
(c) On the beach.
(d) At the fountain.

3. Why did the women laugh when the doctor arrived?
(a) They thought he was a fool.
(b) The baby was already born.
(c) He was joking with them.
(d) He looked like a drowned rat.

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

5. How did Jacques feel about making money for his family?
(a) He took great pride in it.
(b) He resented the fact that he had to do it.
(c) He was happy to do it.
(d) He felt it was his obligation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did people think about Ernest?

2. How did the husband respond to the wife?

3. How did the grandmother kill the hen?

4. Why was Jacques one of the teacher's pets?

5. What was Josephin's relationship to Ernest?

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