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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5: Chaps. 4-6, pp. 204-225.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While kissing the old woman, why does Xavier turn on the light?
(a) He wants to take away the old woman's shame in her withered body.
(b) He does not want to lose sight of the blond girl.
(c) He wants to show off for the blond girl.
(d) He wants to block out all sight of the blond girl.

2. Why does Jaromil not react to the words his mother painted for his room redecoration?
(a) He is embarrassed to show how proud he is of them.
(b) He is amazed that his words have their own significance.
(c) He does not recognize that the words are his.
(d) He is ashamed that she used his own words.

3. Why does Maman not want to go to the lake on vacation?
(a) Jaromil did not want to go with her.
(b) She did not have enough money.
(c) She wanted her husband to go along.
(d) It would have reminded her of happier summers.

4. As the story reveals, what is in store for the famous poet?
(a) Painful death.
(b) Sudden death.
(c) Jaromil's hatred.
(d) Ostracization from society.

5. What is the redhead's reaction to Jaromil's poetry printed in the newspaper?
(a) She had not even known he wrote poetry.
(b) She did not understand the poem.
(c) She thought he was wasting his time.
(d) She was thrilled to have a famous boyfriend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jaromil hang on the wall in his room?

2. Why is Jaromil filled with pride after sleeping with the redhead girl?

3. What is Jaromil's opinion of the redhead's family?

4. Why does Jaromil go to the beach with Maman and her friends?

5. How do Jaromil and Maman reach the lake resort?

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