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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 they split the fries?
(a) They didn't share, and the ones without money had to watch the other boys eat.
(b) Each boy got one fry, and the one who bought them got the rest.
(c) They each got an even share.
(d) They boy who bought got half, and the rest was split evenly.

2. What did Jacques realize about his father?
(a) His father made a positive impact on many people's lives.
(b) He was younger than Jacques when he died.
(c) The man was prone to anger.
(d) His father was a hero to many.

3. How did Jacques' grandmother respond to his escapades?
(a) She laughed at them.
(b) She whipped him.
(c) She wanted to join him next time.
(d) She sent him to his room.

4. Why was it difficult for Catherine to understand the films?
(a) She was distracted by the children around her.
(b) She was illiterate.
(c) The actor's vocabulary was too advanced for her.
(d) She couldn't hear.

5. What type of relationship did students have with teachers at the lycee?
(a) They almost had a parent/child relationship.
(b) They weren't close, but there was respect.
(c) They students silently resented the teachers.
(d) The teachers were aloof and had no respect for the students.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the husband respond when the doctor asked if he had other children?

2. What would Jacques tell his family about the lycee during dinner?

3. What did Jacques do after siesta when he was young?

4. Why did Jacques go to visit his father?

5. How did Jacques feel about his father?

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