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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. According to the poet's father, where was the poet conceived?
(a) On a park bench.
(b) In the apartment of his colleague.
(c) In the mother's apartment.
(d) In the countryside near Prague.

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

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

4. Who or what is the real source of Jaromil's poetic inspiration?
(a) His father's influence.
(b) The children's books his mother read.
(c) His talent.
(d) His grandpa.

5. Who was Jaromil's first and greatest friend?
(a) His friend, the janitor's son.
(b) His dog, Alik.
(c) His dad.
(d) His grandpa.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Jaromil's criterion for a true poem?

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

4. What sacred contract does Maman feel that Jaromil is violating?

5. How does Jaromil treat his dates with girls?

(see the answer key)

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