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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. What is the highest point of happiness which Jaromil reaches so far in his life?
(a) His father's memorial service as a war hero.
(b) Sleeping with the girl he met at dancing class.
(c) The reconciliation with his mother after their fight.
(d) A girl resting her head on his shoulder.

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

3. What idea about poetry does the artist's chastisement cause in Jaromil's mind?
(a) That he is talented and has great potential for success.
(b) That he is an imposter in the world of poetry.
(c) That he is a worthless poet and will not succeed.
(d) That he had been chosen to be the instrument of the poetic ideal.

4. As the story reveals, what is in store for the famous poet?
(a) Jaromil's hatred.
(b) Sudden death.
(c) Painful death.
(d) Ostracization from society.

5. When does Jaromil's anger toward the girl at last subside?
(a) When he hits her.
(b) When she begs for his forgiveness.
(c) When she cries.
(d) When he chokes her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of verbs does Jaromil love?

2. What does the redhead claim that she did when she had a doctor's appointment?

3. Why does the brunette leave Prague?

4. Why is Jaromil especially proud of the slogan "No churches"?

5. Why does Jaromil write so many poems about women's bodies?

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