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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 5, 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Michel feel about the work he asked the barber to do?
(a) He is ahead of the trend by shaving off his mustache only.
(b) He feels like people can read his thoughts more easily since he's not hiding behind a beard.
(c) He thinks the goatee will impress the young goatherds he met on his honeymoon.
(d) He wishes he'd never suggested the leeches.

2. How does Michel regard his wife's feelings in Part 1, Chapters 5-7?
(a) Michel belittles his wife every chance he gets.
(b) He has a positive attitude and doesn't want to hurt her feelings.
(c) He doesn't care if he hurts her feelings or not.
(d) He sees her as a weak link since she is not as strong and beautiful as he himself.

3. Who does Michel find when he returns to the new walking place alone one evening?
(a) A deformed little boy.
(b) A handsome 12-year-old goatherd.
(c) Menalgue.
(d) His wife.

4. When is the last time the friends have all been together?
(a) At Michel's father's funeral last year.
(b) At Michel's wedding last year.
(c) At Michel's wedding three years ago.
(d) At Michel's father's funeral three years ago.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What two major changes does Michel make to help him toward a full recovery?

2. In Part 1, Chapter 7, Michel begins to see himself as...

3. What does Michel rub his body with after jumping into a cold pond?

4. What contributes to the delicate health Michel experiences early in the story?

5. How is the main character's story introduced in the book?

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