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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. Why does the lyrical poet make his poetry striking?
(a) His life is uneventful.
(b) He speaks out of powerful places in History.
(c) His subject matter demands a strong voice.
(d) Only striking poetry will be accepted by the readers.

2. According to Jaromil, how do socialism and love interact?
(a) They are complete opposites.
(b) Socialism stifles love.
(c) Socialism comes from the root of love.
(d) Socialism allows for true love to exist.

3. What makes Maman think that Jaromil is actually becoming like a son of Apollo?
(a) He values the Greek gods more than passing political trend.
(b) He has begun writing beautiful poems, not poems of death.
(c) His face is becoming beautiful and godlike rather than coarse.
(d) He has taken down the picture of his father.

4. What do Jaromil's classmates find most irritating about him?
(a) He does not join in any of their games.
(b) He received more Christmas presents than any of them did.
(c) He has more money than they do.
(d) Mother love clings to everything he has.

5. When Jaromil and the university girl are kissing in her house, what does Jaromil think about obsessively?
(a) The girl's breath.
(b) Turning off the light.
(c) His early curfew.
(d) His torn shirt cuff.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the poem "Epitaph," how does Jaromil wish to die?

2. When the redhead is fifteen minutes late, what is the first excuse she gives Jaromil?

3. Where does Jaromil show off opinions about education which he heard from his grandfather?

4. Why does the blond girl wear a beautiful white dress to the dance hall?

5. Why does Jaromil like the girl in the white coat who works at the store?

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