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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did a soldier who stopped Michael K on the side of the road take from him?
(a) His shoes.
(b) His mother's ashes.
(c) His money.
(d) The cart.

2. What did Michael K start working after he was attacked during a night shift at his job?
(a) He stopped working completely.
(b) Afternoons.
(c) Weekends only.
(d) Days.

3. Where did police put Michael K when they found him on the side of the road without any papers?
(a) Train car.
(b) Cart.
(c) Truck.
(d) Bus.

4. What would the hospital NOT give to Michael K's mother, even though she desperately needed it?
(a) A new IV port.
(b) A wheelchair.
(c) A bandage for her wound.
(d) A glucose monitor.

5. What did Michael use to fend off two would-be robbers from taking anything from himself and his mother?
(a) A book.
(b) A pipe.
(c) A gun.
(d) A piece of glass.

Short Answer Questions

1. Michael K felt that it was his _______ to take care of his mother when she became ill.

2. Where did Michael K sleep when he could not find any gardening work after the death of his mother?

3. A soldier came over to Michael K to warn him to stay _________ or else he might be shot on sight.

4. Michael was not judged to be smart enough for regular school, so he was sent to a special _______ institution.

5. What was Michael K's first job once he left school and decided to find a reasonable job?

(see the answer key)

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