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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Michel grow to respect and love his wife during his illness?
(a) She has a beautiful voice and sings to him while he is sick.
(b) He knows she will have to make a living for the family.
(c) He appreciates her artwork.
(d) For her practicality and kindness in nursing him back to health.

2. What does Michel's weakened condition show him?
(a) That he does not love his new wife.
(b) Little things he's taken for granted before.
(c) How to make shadow puppets as he lies in bed.
(d) That he hates school.

3. What is the final destination of Michel's honeymoon trip?
(a) Rome
(b) Tunis.
(c) Algeria.
(d) Paris.

4. With his new attitude at the end of Part 1, Chapters 5-7, how does Michel view each day?
(a) With dread and concern.
(b) With anticipation that leads to ulcers.
(c) With anticipation of a new joy.
(d) With fear of his secret being discovered.

5. Which house will Michel and his wife live in when he starts his new job?
(a) They will stay with his wife's brother.
(b) They will build their own home.
(c) His family's country estate.
(d) One they find to buy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Michel's wife walk ahead in their new walking place?

2. To how many friends does Michel confess?

3. What happens the night Michel and his wife arrive at the destination they set out for in Part 1, Chapter 8?

4. What is the main character's nationality?

5. In Part 1, Chapters 5-7, what do Michel's physical changes mirror?

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