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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 is Xavier's first impression of the woman in the house?
(a) Contentment.
(b) Tiredness.
(c) Melancholy.
(d) Happiness.

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

4. Why does Jaromil like the girl in the white coat who works at the store?
(a) She reminds him of his old maid, Magda.
(b) He is attracted to women who wear white.
(c) She looks like his mother when she was young.
(d) She has a great revolutionary spirit.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Jaromil poetically compare Magda?

2. What can only a true poet know?

3. Why does the blond girl wear a beautiful white dress to the dance hall?

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

5. While kissing the old woman, why does Xavier turn on the light?

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