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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. After the debate in the artist's apartment, how does Jaromil know he is no longer welcome there?
(a) The artist asks him not to come back.
(b) The artist locks the door behind him when he leaves.
(c) The artist's guests ignore Jaromil and resume their conversation.
(d) The artist gives him a stern look rather than a verbal response.

2. What is the artist's opinion about Jaromil's drawings of headless women?
(a) Jaromil does not have enough talent to draw portraits.
(b) Jaromil's drawings reflect a fear of women.
(c) Jaromil does not acknowledge humanity.
(d) The environments of the pictures do not acknowledge humanity.

3. According to Maman, where was the poet conceived?
(a) In the countryside near Prague.
(b) On a park bench.
(c) In the apartment of the father's colleague.
(d) In her apartment.

4. While kissing the old woman, why does Xavier turn on the light?
(a) He wants to block out all sight of the blond girl.
(b) He wants to take away the old woman's shame in her withered body.
(c) He does not want to lose sight of the blond girl.
(d) He wants to show off for the blond girl.

5. Why is 1949 an interesting year for Czech youth?
(a) Their jubilance is both voluntary and mandatory.
(b) They have no idea how to implement their ideas for the future.
(c) Their Marxist ideas are taking hold more quickly than they ever expected.
(d) They have destroyed the past but have no future.

Short Answer Questions

1. Symbolically, what role does Maman want to play in Jaromil's life?

2. When Jaromil wants to recite poetry to the redhead, what disturbing thought occurs to him?

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

4. What does Jaromil write in his diary about the night he was supposed to lose his virginity?

5. Why is revolution an exciting prospect to young people?

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