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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. What is the primary reason that Xavier runs into danger ahead of his comrades?
(a) He would rather die in battle as die an old man.
(b) He wants to live in the exciting aura of death.
(c) He wants to make up for losing the list that they wanted.
(d) He wants to show them that he is a man and worthy of their friendship.

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

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

4. What does Xavier find most compelling about the woman in the house?
(a) Her breasts.
(b) Her hair.
(c) Her eyes.
(d) Her hands.

5. What are the four students singing about while on the train?
(a) A dead canary.
(b) Their train ride.
(c) A summer storm.
(d) The skiing holiday.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Jaromil treat his dates with girls?

3. How does Maman have complete control of her son?

4. How does Maman mourn her husband's death?

5. What reason does the poet's father give for not having more children?

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