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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5: The Poet is Jealous, Chaps. 1-3, pp. 185-204.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of dog does the art teacher have?
(a) A Dalmatian.
(b) A Great Dane.
(c) A St. Bernard.
(d) An Alsatian.

3. Why does Xavier constantly arrive late, no matter where he's going?
(a) He has always had trouble being punctual.
(b) His watch is always slow.
(c) He feels that a scheduled life is boring and unsurprising.
(d) He prefers to tempt fate by not scheduling things very well.

4. When Jaromil has difficulty undressing the redhead, what is the girl wearing?
(a) A grey dress with a wide collar.
(b) A dress with large white buttons down the front.
(c) A dress with small black buttons down the back.
(d) A thin negligee.

5. What justification does Maman give herself for her initial infidelity?
(a) Lust.
(b) Innocence.
(c) Anger.
(d) Sadness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What puzzles Jaromil about the artist's poetry critiques?

2. What does Jaromil think is the quintessential surrealist object?

3. Why does Maman want to return to her relationship with the artist?

4. Why does Jaromil like the girl in the white coat who works at the store?

5. Why does Jaromil not speak to the cashier when she leaves the store?

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