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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5: Chaps. 7-8, pp. 225-242.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jaromil hang on the wall in his room?
(a) His parents' wedding picture.
(b) A portrait of his mother.
(c) A portrait of Karl Marx.
(d) A portrait of his father.

2. 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.

3. According to Jaromil, how do socialism and love interact?
(a) Socialism stifles love.
(b) Socialism comes from the root of love.
(c) Socialism allows for true love to exist.
(d) They are complete opposites.

4. Why does Xavier leave the beautiful woman?
(a) He loves her but not enough to fight her husband for her.
(b) His life is much more difficult than she can ever bear.
(c) He no longer loves her.
(d) The world becomes even more beautiful because it came at the cost of her love.

5. Why is revolution an exciting prospect to young people?
(a) They can act without consequences.
(b) It gives them an outlet for violent and sexual cravings.
(c) It provides the excitement they crave.
(d) They are able to destroy their fathers' world.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the blond girl wear a beautiful white dress to the dance hall?

2. On the train, why does Xavier avoid his Latin professor?

3. Where does Xavier usually go when he skips school?

4. Why is there silence at the beginning of the question-and-answer time following the recitation?

5. What are the four students singing about while on the train?

(see the answer key)

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