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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 people have a heated discussion about socialism.
(b) The people sip wine and chat amiably.
(c) The cinematographer and Jaromil kiss.
(d) Jaromil recites his silly ideas about love.

2. Why does Xavier stay in the woman's room when her husband comes home?
(a) He wants to confront her husband.
(b) He wants to protect her from danger.
(c) He does not have time to leave.
(d) He wants to put the woman in danger as a form of revenge.

3. What can only a true poet know?
(a) The desire to write a life-changing poem.
(b) The desire to live in a world without mirrors.
(c) The desire not to be a poet.
(d) The desire to be a part of the world.

4. Part 4, Chapter 1 begins with an anecdote about which poet?
(a) Jaromil.
(b) Lermontov.
(c) Valery.
(d) Rimbaud.

5. How does Xavier use sleep?
(a) As a way of mind control training.
(b) As a way of preparing for life.
(c) As a way of living.
(d) As a form of self-hypnosis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Xavier take as an invitation to enter the house?

2. Why is 1949 an interesting year for Czech youth?

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

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

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

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