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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Jacques feel about making money for his family?
(a) He was happy to do it.
(b) He felt it was his obligation.
(c) He took great pride in it.
(d) He resented the fact that he had to do it.

2. What did the hens start to do when Jacques came near?
(a) Run away.
(b) Nothing. They were used to him.
(c) Cluck.
(d) Come toward him for food.

3. What did Jacques learn about his father from Veillard?
(a) He learned that his father was a hard worker.
(b) Nothing. The man knew nothing about the Henri.
(c) He learned that his father had a great sense of humor.
(d) He learned that his father was a strictly religious man.

4. Who was around to tell Pierre and Jacques what to expect from the lycee?
(a) Jacques' mother.
(b) No one.
(c) The grandmother.
(d) M. Bernard.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Jacques and Pierre have to leave their neighborhood on a daily basis?

2. What was Josephin's relationship to Ernest?

3. Who did Jacques walk to school with?

4. What did Jacques about male friendship when he was out with his uncle?

5. Who else understands their instinctive bond to the area?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain what the lycee is and why it was a privilege to go there.

2. How does Jacques feel about his summer work?

3. What were the Arabs in the area like?

4. How did M. Bernard feel about the children of war victims?

5. What was Ernest's relationship like with his sister?

6. How does Jacques feel about his family coming to the awards ceremony?

7. How did Jacques and Pierre feel about school in general?

8. What does Jacques realize about his father?

9. Why did the French come to Algeria, and what did they find?

10. Describe how Jacques got to school each day.

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