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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 does Jaromil go to the beach with Maman and her friends?
(a) He cannot think of any excuse not to go.
(b) He wants to spend time with Maman.
(c) Maman will not leave him alone until he said yes.
(d) He thinks a day away might make him happier.

2. What kind of dog does the art teacher have?
(a) A Great Dane.
(b) A Dalmatian.
(c) A St. Bernard.
(d) An Alsatian.

3. Why does Maman want to return to her relationship with the artist?
(a) She had betrayed him out of a sense of mere loyalty to her husband.
(b) She feels trapped at home with her widowed mother.
(c) She misses him more than she ever thought she would.
(d) She is lonely and does not have anyone else to turn to.

4. Why does Maman push away her husband's hand when he wants to make love?
(a) She wants to punish him for humiliating her.
(b) She suspects that he was cheating.
(c) She wants him to apologize for humiliating her.
(d) She knows that she no longer loves him.

5. What distinctive piece of clothing does the old woman wear when she dances with Xavier?
(a) A dark red sweater.
(b) A dark blue dress.
(c) A yellow dress.
(d) A purple blouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the newspaper editor not want to publish Jaromil's poems?

2. Why does Jaromil agree to read in the presentation of poets?

3. Why does Maman blame Jaromil for all her troubles?

4. In confiding to Jaromil, what does Maman say is her greatest love?

5. What happens to Jaromil's uncle?

(see the answer key)

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