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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 happens during the second half of Jaromil's poetry recitation?
(a) He loses his place on the page and becomes flustered.
(b) The pretty cinematographer throws a rose to him.
(c) The audience gives him a standing ovation so he has to stop reading.
(d) Lights come on and a camera starts rolling.

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

3. Why does Maman welcome her pregnancy?
(a) She sees the family as a trio filling the universe.
(b) She has always wanted to be a mother.
(c) She thinks perhaps her husband will truly love her.
(d) She sees it as the final step of independence from her parents.

4. How do Jaromil and Maman reach the lake resort?
(a) By walking.
(b) By train and buggy.
(c) By train.
(d) By car.

5. Why does the brunette leave Prague?
(a) She is getting married.
(b) She is involved in underground activities and must flee.
(c) She does not want to face Jaromil.
(d) She is afraid of rioting in the city.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jaromil see as the sign that his verses have true power?

2. In the opinion of Jaromil's uncle, why did the revolution occur?

3. Why do Jaromil's poems so often include death?

4. Why is Jaromil not jealous when he considers the redhead in the hands of the policemen?

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

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