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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Michael K is born with a ________ lip which causes him a number of problems in his life.
(a) Hare.
(b) Black.
(c) Missing.
(d) Green.

2. Where did Anna sit with Michael K in order to wait for the bus to arrive?
(a) In the lobby.
(b) In her bed.
(c) In the waiting room.
(d) By the road.

3. What had Anna saved in order to help her and Michael K get to the city where she wants to be?
(a) Money.
(b) A map.
(c) A permit.
(d) Bonds.

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

5. Where did K decide that he and his mother should travel in order to be more successful with their journey?
(a) A tunnel.
(b) The military trucks.
(c) The side roads.
(d) The main roads.

6. A soldier came over to Michael K to warn him to stay _________ or else he might be shot on sight.
(a) On the road.
(b) In his home.
(c) Off the road.
(d) At the hostel.

7. What did Anna's employers allow her to go on once she became ill?
(a) Their health insurance.
(b) A vacation.
(c) Light duty.
(d) Unemployment.

8. What is NOT one of the things Michael learned while he attended the special school he did?
(a) Chopping.
(b) Scrubbing.
(c) Digging.
(d) Sweeping.

9. Where did K pay his rent though he said that he would not be coming back?
(a) Hospital.
(b) Hostel.
(c) Apartment.
(d) The garden society.

10. How old was Michael K when he was able to leave school and get a job that paid him money?
(a) 15.
(b) 13.
(c) 19.
(d) 16.

11. Eventually, Michael K found a ____________ and ate until he was sick.
(a) Bakery.
(b) Meat factory.
(c) Vegetable garden.
(d) Fruit tree.

12. Who told Michael K's mother that his lip would improve and close up over time?
(a) Her doctor.
(b) His aunt.
(c) The midwife.
(d) His father.

13. Anna K had worked as a ________ for eight years when she was in Sea Point, which was a suburb.
(a) Teacher.
(b) Servant.
(c) Gardener.
(d) Nanny.

14. 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.

15. At what apartments did Anna K work for the duration of her eight years of employment?
(a) Gold Territory.
(b) Prince Albert.
(c) Cote d'Azur.
(d) Cape Town.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Anna feel a connection to the town she wants to move to, as answered in #25?

2. What did Anna have up her nose when she was in the hospital ward on the second day?

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

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

5. How might Michael K describe the room where her mother was staying for a while?

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