1. While Jaromil is talking with the redhead about love, how does death enter the conversation?
(a) When he threatens to kill her if she ever leaves him.
(b) When they promise to be die together in suicide.
(c) When she swore she could not live without him.
(d) When she threatens to kill herself if he ever leaves her.

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 does not acknowledge humanity.
(c) Jaromil's drawings reflect a fear of women.
(d) The environments of the pictures do not acknowledge humanity.

3. How does the artist show Maman that he is not interested in a relationship with her?
(a) Tells her he does not want to see her again.
(b) Treats her like a friend when she goes to his apartment.
(c) Shows her new paintings of his girlfriend.
(d) Tells her everything about his girlfriend.

4. What is the redhead's reaction to Jaromil's poetry printed in the newspaper?
(a) She was thrilled to have a famous boyfriend.
(b) She did not understand the poem.
(c) She thought he was wasting his time.
(d) She had not even known he wrote poetry.

5. When Maman returns home early one evening while the redhead is visiting, what does she pretend is happening?
(a) She is having a heart attack in the kitchen.
(b) Jaromil is disobeying a house rule and the redhead must leave.
(c) She is sick and needs Jaromil to take care of her.
(d) The redhead is having cramps and needs her help.