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

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

3. Why does Maman blame Jaromil for all her troubles?
(a) He has cost her the love of every man in her life.
(b) She would rather blame her son as herself.
(c) He is too emotionally needy.
(d) She lashes out at him because he is defenseless.

4. What idea about poetry does the artist's chastisement cause in Jaromil's mind?
(a) That he had been chosen to be the instrument of the poetic ideal.
(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 is talented and has great potential for success.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Jaromil jealous of the redhead?

2. Why does the brunette leave Prague?

3. How do Jaromil and Maman reach the lake resort?

4. In confiding to Jaromil, what does Maman say is her greatest love?

5. What is Xavier's first impression of the woman in the house?

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