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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5: Chaps. 9-11, pp. 242-266.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is there silence at the beginning of the question-and-answer time following the recitation?
(a) No one cares about the poems enough to ask questions.
(b) The poets are professional and know what the questions will be.
(c) Everyone is respectfully waiting for the silver-haired poet to speak first.
(d) No one knows how to begin.

2. Why does the brunette leave Prague?
(a) She does not want to face Jaromil.
(b) She is afraid of rioting in the city.
(c) She is involved in underground activities and must flee.
(d) She is getting married.

3. Why is Jaromil filled with pride after sleeping with the redhead girl?
(a) She does not ask questions about his inexperience.
(b) She thinks he is experienced.
(c) She relieved him of his virginity.
(d) She is strikingly beautiful.

4. Why does Maman take her husband's picture off the wall?
(a) He had been having an affair with a Jewish girl.
(b) He had not been involved in the underground resistance.
(c) He had been complying with the Communist takeover.
(d) She fell in love with someone else.

5. Symbolically, what role does Maman want to play in Jaromil's life?
(a) A large meadow.
(b) The source of eternal light.
(c) An all-encompassing embrace.
(d) A guardian angel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Maman not want to go to the lake on vacation?

2. Why does Jaromil like the girl in the white coat who works at the store?

3. The second time that Jaromil does not make love to the university girl, what does she think?

4. During the summer, why is Jaromil alone?

5. How does the artist show Maman that he is not interested in a relationship with her?

(see the answer key)

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