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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) They are complete opposites.
(b) Socialism allows for true love to exist.
(c) Socialism comes from the root of love.
(d) Socialism stifles love.

2. Why does Jaromil not speak to the cashier when she leaves the store?
(a) She is always with a man.
(b) She is always with another girl.
(c) He prefers to walk next to her silently.
(d) He does not have enough courage to approach her.

3. On the train, why does Xavier avoid his Latin professor?
(a) He has not been to class in a long time.
(b) His Latin professor does not like him.
(c) He thinks the Latin professor will yell at him for missing class.
(d) He failed Latin class the first time he took it.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jaromil hang on the wall in his room?

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

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

4. What personal aspect was considered a political crime during Jaromil's time?

5. How does the old poet describe the cinematographer and Jaromil?

(see the answer key)

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