View a FREE sample

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. How does Xavier know that there will be no executions the day he hears shots fired?
(a) He has not yet given the command for anyone to be executed.
(b) The list of victims is in his notebook.
(c) He has the list of victims memorized.
(d) Only one family is being targeted.

2. Where does Xavier usually go when he skips school?
(a) The Charles Bridge.
(b) The yellow house.
(c) To his girlfriend's house.
(d) The Andrews Bridge.

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

4. What personal aspect was considered a political crime during Jaromil's time?
(a) Depravity.
(b) Extravagance.
(c) Poverty.
(d) Elegance.

5. What boosts Jaromil's confidence before the poetry reading at the police academy?
(a) Five of his poems were recently published.
(b) Maman recently praised him for his poetry.
(c) The janitor's son has complete assurance in his poetic ability.
(d) He is the youngest and therefore the face of the future.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the primary reason that Xavier runs into danger ahead of his comrades?

2. Who is most upset that the bus stop was moved two blocks away from the villa?

3. While Jaromil is answering questions about love and socialism, what is he most conscious of?

4. What does Xavier find most compelling about the woman in the house?

5. With whom does the famous poet appear on the street?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 359 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample