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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 does the redhead claim that she did when she had a doctor's appointment?
(a) Sent the appointment card back to the doctor.
(b) Burned the appointment card.
(c) Threw away the appointment card and didn't go.
(d) Went to the appointment even though she hated it.

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

3. Who was the first man the redheaded girl slept with?
(a) A fellow student at the university.
(b) A childhood friend.
(c) A middle-aged man in the city.
(d) An older man in her village.

4. Jaromil agonizes over his hair. What kind of hair does he have?
(a) Soft, blond hair.
(b) Very curly hair.
(c) Thin, brown hair.
(d) Dark, thick hair.

5. What sacred contract does Maman feel that Jaromil is violating?
(a) His loyalty to her over all other women.
(b) His loyalty to her over his father.
(c) His trust and confidence in her without shame.
(d) His original, baby-like innocence.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Maman is embarrassed about her dress in front of Jaromil, what does she change into?

2. What is the redhead's perception of Jaromil's interest in her?

3. What is unusual about Xavier's presence at the blond girl's funeral?

4. What does Jaromil do when the redhead catches him staring through her apartment window?

5. What kind of verbs does Jaromil love?

(see the answer key)

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