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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. In Part 1, Chapter 8, to which city does Michel choose to walk?
(a) Positano.
(b) Madrid.
(c) Malta.
(d) Syracuse.

2. What does Michel's wife think about her husband's new persona?
(a) She is mildly unnerved.
(b) She hates it and becomes very angry.
(c) She is excited.
(d) She doesn't mind as long as he's still got plenty of money.

3. Why does Michel prefer to take his walks alone?
(a) So he can walk slower due to his limp.
(b) So his wife won't distract him from interacting with the children.
(c) So he can grieve over his mother's death.
(d) So he can think about his health.

4. In Part 1, Chapter 7, how does Michel try to act around his wife?
(a) Like a studly man she can be proud of.
(b) Like he is better than she is.
(c) Like her hero.
(d) Like his old self in demeanor.

5. How does Michel feel on his last night in Biskra?
(a) Like he's ready to get back to his studies.
(b) Like he's going to have a relapse.
(c) So alive that everything else seems dead.
(d) Like he wants to write a book.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Part 1, Chapter 3, who is Michel's favorite boy?

2. What thoughts does Michel have while watching his wife sleep after making love to her the first time?

3. Who witnesses the Arab boy stealing from Michel's room?

4. What makes Michel realize his illness is getting serious during his honeymoon trip?

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

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