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

3. Why does Jaromil not speak to the cashier when she leaves the store?
(a) He does not have enough courage to approach her.
(b) She is always with another girl.
(c) She is always with a man.
(d) He prefers to walk next to her silently.

4. Why does the brunette leave Prague?
(a) She is afraid of rioting in the city.
(b) She does not want to face Jaromil.
(c) She is involved in underground activities and must flee.
(d) She is getting married.

5. Why does Maman feel guilty about her husband's death?
(a) She does not miss him because she has Jaromil.
(b) She had inadvertently caused his death.
(c) She had been unfaithful to him while he was involved in the underground mission.
(d) The news of his death had not made her sad.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the artist show Maman that he is not interested in a relationship with her?

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

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

4. What does Maman do with the books that the artist loans her?

5. What kind of verbs does Jaromil love?

(see the answer key)

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