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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, The Son or The First Man, The Chicken Coop and Cutting the Hen's Throat.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was the outside in comparison to the hallway?
(a) Lighter.
(b) Darker.
(c) Ominous.
(d) Haunting.

2. How did the man react to those traveling near him?
(a) He mentally made up stories about each one them.
(b) He stayed as far away from them as possible.
(c) He tried to talk with everyone.
(d) He pulled out a magazine and kept to himself.

3. How did the husband respond when the doctor asked if he had other children?
(a) He asked why the doctor needed to know.
(b) He said he had a four-year-old boy in Algiers with his mother-in-law.
(c) He started crying.
(d) He said he had no other children.

4. What disability did Jacques's uncle have?
(a) He was a mute.
(b) He was deaf.
(c) He was half mute.
(d) He was blind.

5. Why was it difficult for Catherine to understand the films?
(a) She couldn't hear.
(b) The actor's vocabulary was too advanced for her.
(c) She was distracted by the children around her.
(d) She was illiterate.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What message did he give Jacques?

3. Why was M. Bernard's class so interesting for the children?

4. How did Jacques feel about his father?

5. What set Jacques apart from his schoolmates?

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