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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 does Jaromil see as the sign that his verses have true power?
(a) The artist's enthusiastic reaction.
(b) The emotion on his mother's face when she reads them.
(c) The poems' ability to stand on their own as independent works.
(d) His own thrill at the sounds of the words.

2. How does Xavier use sleep?
(a) As a way of preparing for life.
(b) As a form of self-hypnosis.
(c) As a way of mind control training.
(d) As a way of living.

3. Why does Maman not want to go to the lake on vacation?
(a) Jaromil did not want to go with her.
(b) It would have reminded her of happier summers.
(c) She wanted her husband to go along.
(d) She did not have enough money.

4. How does the artist show Maman that he is not interested in a relationship with her?
(a) Shows her new paintings of his girlfriend.
(b) Tells her he does not want to see her again.
(c) Treats her like a friend when she goes to his apartment.
(d) Tells her everything about his girlfriend.

5. Why does Jaromil not react to the words his mother painted for his room redecoration?
(a) He is ashamed that she used his own words.
(b) He is embarrassed to show how proud he is of them.
(c) He does not recognize that the words are his.
(d) He is amazed that his words have their own significance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What justification does Maman give herself for her initial infidelity?

2. When do Jaromil's parents redecorate his room?

3. To what does Jaromil poetically compare Magda?

4. Where does Xavier usually go when he skips school?

5. What is Xavier's first impression of the woman in the house?

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