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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 justification does Maman give herself for her initial infidelity?
(a) Innocence.
(b) Anger.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Lust.

2. Why do Jaromil's drawings favor dogs?
(a) He loves dogs better than any other animal.
(b) He cannot draw any other animal.
(c) He sees dogs as the symbol of virtue and natural goodness.
(d) He draws dogs best.

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

4. Jaromil agonizes over his hair. What kind of hair does he have?
(a) Thin, brown hair.
(b) Dark, thick hair.
(c) Very curly hair.
(d) Soft, blond hair.

5. Where does Jaromil show off opinions about education which he heard from his grandfather?
(a) At the doctor's office.
(b) During school.
(c) At a friend's house.
(d) At the dentist's office.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Maman's attitude about her affair?

2. To what does Jaromil poetically compare Magda?

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

4. What does Xavier do with the husband after his presence is discovered?

5. While kissing the old woman, why does Xavier turn on the light?

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