Choose the best answer for each question. At the end of the quiz, your score will appear here. Note: this quiz is based on the original story. Some of the questions and answers may not be applicable to our simplified story.
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Why was the woman travelling to Marseille?
Because she was on her way to work.
Because she was on her way home.
Because she was looking for a new job.
Why did the young man have his tools with him?
Because he always carried them when he travelled
Because he was on his way to work.
Because he thought he might need them in Marseille.
Why did the woman have drops of sweat on her face and difficulty breathing before she had something to eat?
Because she was becoming ill.
Because she was in pain.
Because she was very hungry.
Why did the young man watch the woman carefully as she was eating?
Because he was very hungry.
Because she was eating greedily.
Because she looked ill.
Why did the woman unbutton her dress?
Because it was getting very hot in the carriage.
Because it was a quite natural thing to do.
Because she wanted to reduce the pressure on her chest.
Why did the woman and young man become friends?
Because they spoke the same language.
Because they knew many of the same people.
Because they were neighbours.
Why did the woman want to hold the baby that was crying outside the train?
So that she could feed the baby, which would make her feel better.
Because she missed her own children and didn't like to see a baby crying.
Because she was poor and the baby's mother would pay her for giving it milk.
What did the woman mean when she cried "I can't stand it any more!"?
The pain in her breasts was too much to bear.
She was in too much pain to stand up.
She thought that she was about to die.
Why did the young man put his arms around the woman as he was drinking?