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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5: Chaps. 9-11, pp. 242-266.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the theme of the long poem reveal about Jaromil's thoughts?
(a) He is afraid he will never find true love.
(b) He is afraid of a woman's body.
(c) He is obsessed with a woman's body.
(d) He longs for death.

2. Why does the artist paint two X's on Maman's face?
(a) So that her original existence means nothing.
(b) So that he can recreate her.
(c) To show his cancellation of humanity.
(d) To illustrate his secret hatred of women.

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

4. To what does Jaromil poetically compare Magda?
(a) Fire and passion.
(b) Earth and stability.
(c) Water and sorrow.
(d) Ice and cruelty.

5. Why is revolution an exciting prospect to young people?
(a) They are able to destroy their fathers' world.
(b) They can act without consequences.
(c) It provides the excitement they crave.
(d) It gives them an outlet for violent and sexual cravings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What puzzles Jaromil about the artist's poetry critiques?

2. What happens to Jaromil's uncle?

3. What kind of dog does the art teacher have?

4. What location is Maman most excited to film in?

5. In confiding to Jaromil, what does Maman say is her greatest love?

(see the answer key)

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