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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Michel's studies that he returns to after his honeymoon?
(a) Culture and language.
(b) Ancient history and culture.
(c) Art and music.
(d) American history and art.

2. Who is the first Arab boy invited to play in Michel's hotel room?
(a) Bachir.
(b) Ali.
(c) Moktir.
(d) Menalgue.

3. 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 her hero.
(c) Like he is better than she is.
(d) Like his old self in demeanor.

4. To how many friends does Michel confess?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

5. How long do Michel and his wife stay at the hotel while he recuperates?
(a) Amost a year.
(b) About six months.
(c) About four weeks.
(d) About four months.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one obstacle in the relationship between Michel and his wife?

2. At what time of day do Michel and his wife leave their hotel?

3. In Part 1, Chapter 9, why does Michel doubt his ability to take good care of his wife?

4. Where do Michel and his wife settle down for him to resume his studies?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Marceline's health after losing the baby?

2. Why does Michel summon his friends at the end of the story?

3. What is Menalque's theory of why Michel let the boy in Biskra steal Marceline's scissors?

4. How much time does Michel tell his friends has passed since Marceline's death, and where is she buried?

5. What does Michel have the barber do and why is he startled with the results?

6. Why does Michel want to travel in Part 3?

7. When is the novel written and what time period serves as the novel's setting?

8. Discuss Michel's pursuit of physical vitality.

9. What are some of the symptoms of tuberculosis? How does Michel know his condition is serious?

10. Michel comes to a realization on the ship during his honeymoon travels. What does Michel realize and how does the realization physically affect Michel?

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