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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Michael K finally convinced Anna that he could take her away from the city by means of __________.
(a) A plane.
(b) The cart.
(c) A truck.
(d) A train.

2. How long was it by car to travel to Prince Albert, according to Michael K's estimations?
(a) A day.
(b) 5 hours.
(c) 4 days.
(d) A week.

3. After there was an accident on the street with a military vehicle, there was a _________ which caused Michael K and his mother to hide.
(a) Coup.
(b) Fire.
(c) Bombing.
(d) Riot.

4. Why does Anna feel a connection to the town she wants to move to, as answered in #25?
(a) Her school is there.
(b) Her father is there.
(c) She was born there.
(d) She has relatives there.

5. What did Michael K refuse to do when he found out that his mother had died in the hospital?
(a) Leave.
(b) Sign their papers.
(c) Sleep.
(d) See her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Michael K and Anna need in order to get through the checkpoint at the outskirts of town?

2. What is NOT one of the things Michael learned while he attended the special school he did?

3. Where was Anna's room located when she was able to stay with her employer's permission?

4. The ________ line of Michael's mouth ensured that his mouth would never close completely.

5. At what age did Michael K have to start taking care of his mother, Anna, when her health began to fail?

(see the answer key)

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