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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Search for the Father, School.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who had the most influence in Jacques' childhood?
(a) His mother.
(b) His brother.
(c) His grandmother.
(d) His father.

2. How did the man surprise the chambermaid at the hotel?
(a) He passed out in the hallway.
(b) He was irrational.
(c) He gave her flowers.
(d) He gave her a tip even though he wouldn't let her carry his bag.

3. Why was Jacques one of the teacher's pets?
(a) He considered all the boys with fathers who died in the war his pets.
(b) Because he never got into trouble.
(c) Because the teacher loved Jacques' mother.
(d) Because of his good grades.

4. How does Malan describe Jacques?
(a) Hard-working.
(b) Arrogant.
(c) Shy.
(d) Pushy.

5. What message did he give Jacques?
(a) There is no relationship better than that between a father and son.
(b) We never really know people even when we think we know them.
(c) Education is more important than anything on Earth.
(d) Stay away from marriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Lucie do in the evenings when Etienne wasn't there?

2. What was Jacques like with his mother?

3. What religious education did Jacques have to go through?

4. What gift did the teacher give the older Jacques?

5. How does Malan feel about Jacques finding out more about his father?

(see the answer key)

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