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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. What pastime did Ernest thoroughly enjoy?
(a) Hunting.
(b) Riding subways.
(c) Walking around the city.
(d) Reading.

2. Why does Jacques say he's different around Malan?
(a) He loves Malan.
(b) Malan has a way of making him feel smarter.
(c) Malan has a way of making him feel stupid.
(d) Malan commands respect.

3. What sound did Jacques hear before he left the graveyard?
(a) He heard birds preparing for the night.
(b) He heard an explosion as an invisible plane broke the sound barrier.
(c) He heard his father's voice whispering to him.
(d) He heard a car crash.

4. Where did the traveler walk to when he left his hotel?
(a) The grocery store.
(b) The movie theater.
(c) The cemetery.
(d) The park.

5. What did Jacques like about Malan?
(a) He really reached out and cared for others.
(b) He was super intelligent.
(c) He did his own thing.
(d) He could do any type of job necessary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What made the African troops stand out?

2. What was Josephin's relationship to Ernest?

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

4. What was Jacques attracted to even from a young age?

5. Who did the Arab go to find?

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