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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. In the cinematographer's apartment, what happens?
(a) The cinematographer and Jaromil kiss.
(b) The people sip wine and chat amiably.
(c) Jaromil recites his silly ideas about love.
(d) The people have a heated discussion about socialism.

2. How many poets participate in the recitation?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Fourteen.
(c) Eleven.
(d) Eight.

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

4. What are the four students singing about while on the train?
(a) A summer storm.
(b) The skiing holiday.
(c) A dead canary.
(d) Their train ride.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Jaromil especially proud of the slogan "No churches"?

2. According to Jaromil, how do socialism and love interact?

3. What is the redhead's perception of Jaromil's interest in her?

4. Why is the famous poet booed by the audience after he reads a poem?

5. Why does Xavier stay in the woman's room when her husband comes home?

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