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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. With whom does the famous poet appear on the street?
(a) A pretty girl who looks like a fashion model.
(b) An imposing policeman who personifies his beliefs.
(c) His mother.
(d) A common girl taken from the hubbub of life.

2. What does Jaromil do when the redhead catches him staring through her apartment window?
(a) Brings her flowers.
(b) Runs away.
(c) Keeps staring unabashedly.
(d) Knocks on her door.

3. While watching the beautiful cinematographer on the bus, what does Jaromil realize?
(a) That he will never love anyone but Maman.
(b) How little his poetry is worth compared to the cinematographer.
(c) That he has fallen in love with her.
(d) How ugly the redhead is.

4. Why does the blond girl wear a beautiful white dress to the dance hall?
(a) It is her wedding dress.
(b) She wants to attract attention from the boys around her.
(c) She wants Xavier to notice her.
(d) She wants to personify the snow.

5. Which famous composer's music is played at the blond girl's funeral?
(a) Chopin's.
(b) Beethoven's.
(c) Mozart's.
(d) Bach's.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the silver-haired poet's attitude toward the poetry reading in the auditorium?

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

4. How does Xavier know that there will be no executions the day he hears shots fired?

5. What is unusual about Xavier's presence at the blond girl's funeral?

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