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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Anna's room located when she was able to stay with her employer's permission?
(a) In the closet.
(b) In an attic.
(c) Under the stairs.
(d) In a shed.

2. What did Michael K and Anna need in order to get through the checkpoint at the outskirts of town?
(a) A ticket.
(b) A bribe.
(c) A permit.
(d) A letter of permission.

3. Where does K go instead of going to work the day after his mother tells him that she wants to move?
(a) Train station.
(b) The border crossing.
(c) A store.
(d) The hospital.

4. What was happening to Michael K as well since he was spending so many nights in the damp cold with his mother?
(a) He was getting angry.
(b) He was getting desperate.
(c) He was getting sick.
(d) He was shrinking.

5. For whose department did Michael K work when he was finally able to find work?
(a) White House.
(b) Point Arena.
(c) Prince Albert.
(d) Cape Town.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Michael K and his mother sleep when he began to realize it might take days for them to reach Prince Albert?

2. On what day of the week did Michael K always visit his mother, even when he was working on a regular basis?

3. Where did K decide that he and his mother should travel in order to be more successful with their journey?

4. What did Michael K begin to do as he become more and more despondent about his situation?

5. How long was it by car to travel to Prince Albert, according to Michael K's estimations?

(see the answer key)

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