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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: The Poet Masturbates, Chaps. 1-14, pp.93-114.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Jaromil poetically compare Magda?
(a) Water and sorrow.
(b) Fire and passion.
(c) Ice and cruelty.
(d) Earth and stability.

2. In looking at the Apollo statue, what does Maman hope?
(a) That her son will inherit the god's divine attributes.
(b) That Apollo will protect her son from the world.
(c) That the gods will treat her child favorably.
(d) That her son will resemble the god rather than his human father.

3. What is the artist's opinion about Jaromil's drawings of headless women?
(a) The environments of the pictures do not acknowledge humanity.
(b) Jaromil does not acknowledge humanity.
(c) Jaromil does not have enough talent to draw portraits.
(d) Jaromil's drawings reflect a fear of women.

4. Why does Maman welcome her pregnancy?
(a) She thinks perhaps her husband will truly love her.
(b) She has always wanted to be a mother.
(c) She sees it as the final step of independence from her parents.
(d) She sees the family as a trio filling the universe.

5. How does Maman mourn her husband's death?
(a) Like a martyr.
(b) She did not mourn.
(c) Nobly.
(d) Pathetically.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first time Jaromil's words save him from punishment?

2. What happens as Maman sees her son's physicality?

3. Why does Maman blame Jaromil for all her troubles?

4. What does Jaromil see as the sign that his verses have true power?

5. Why does Maman want to return to her relationship with the artist?

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