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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. How does Maman have complete control of her son?
(a) By acting as both his mother and father.
(b) By being very strict with him.
(c) By controlling his emotions.
(d) By deciding what he wears and eats.

2. Which famous composer's music is played at the blond girl's funeral?
(a) Chopin's.
(b) Bach's.
(c) Mozart's.
(d) Beethoven's.

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

4. Why does the blond girl wear a beautiful white dress to the dance hall?
(a) She wants to attract attention from the boys around her.
(b) She wants Xavier to notice her.
(c) It is her wedding dress.
(d) She wants to personify the snow.

5. Where does Xavier usually go when he skips school?
(a) The Andrews Bridge.
(b) The yellow house.
(c) To his girlfriend's house.
(d) The Charles Bridge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jaromil draw during his first lesson in the artist's studio?

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

3. How does Maman view her love for the young engineer?

4. How does Maman shame Jaromil in front of her guests?

5. What are the four students singing about while on the train?

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