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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1, Chapter 2, who sends Michel a letter and pamphlets regarding his illness?
(a) A friend.
(b) His mother.
(c) His father.
(d) His brother-in-law.

2. Where does Michel's wife take him for small walks when he's able to venture out?
(a) In a park near the hotel.
(b) In an orchard across town.
(c) On the sidewalk in front of the hotel.
(d) In an alley behind the hotel.

3. What does the information Michel receives in the mail regarding his illness show him?
(a) He should make use of leeches to get rid of the disease.
(b) The doctor misdiagnosed him.
(c) He has been taking the wrong medicine all along.
(d) The treatment he has been following is not appropriate for a full recovery.

4. In Part 1, Chapter 8, who is driving the carriage in which Michel's wife is riding?
(a) His wife herself.
(b) A madman.
(c) A little boy.
(d) An old woman.

5. Which phrase does Michel use to describe the first time he makes love with his wife?
(a) "Living life for that very moment."
(b) "An old man should reach out his hands."
(c) "The joy made me want to laugh."
(d) "A momentary laughter in which our souls united."

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Michel's wife do while he is sick?

2. When does Michel walk away from Marceline?

3. In Part 1, Chapter 3, Michel returns to the hotel from a walk to find his wife...

4. Who introduces Michel to more boys at the new walking place?

5. Which character believes that each joy and sorrow must be abandoned immediately to make room for the next new thing?

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