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

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

3. What is unusual about Xavier's presence at the blond girl's funeral?
(a) He is not at all sad that she died.
(b) He is the only one who knows what caused her death.
(c) He knows nearly half of the other mourners.
(d) He attended the funeral although he did not truly love her.

4. What is the primary reason that Xavier runs into danger ahead of his comrades?
(a) He wants to live in the exciting aura of death.
(b) He wants to show them that he is a man and worthy of their friendship.
(c) He would rather die in battle as die an old man.
(d) He wants to make up for losing the list that they wanted.

5. Who is most upset that the bus stop was moved two blocks away from the villa?
(a) The organizer of the poetry recitation.
(b) The middle-aged woman.
(c) The man with the wooden leg.
(d) The pretty cinematographer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which famous composer's music is played at the blond girl's funeral?

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

3. Why does Xavier leave the beautiful woman?

4. As the story reveals, what is in store for the famous poet?

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

(see the answer key)

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