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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chaps. 6-11, pp. 27- 62.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Maman's attitude about her affair?
(a) She does not love the artist but sees the affair as something beautiful.
(b) She loves the artist and sees the affair as something beautiful.
(c) She does not love the artist but is afraid that if she leaves him, he will refuse to teach Jaromil.
(d) She is hoping to leave her husband for the artist.

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

4. In confiding to Jaromil, what does Maman say is her greatest love?
(a) Literature.
(b) Family life and stability.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her son.

5. Why does Maman not want to go to the lake on vacation?
(a) Jaromil did not want to go with her.
(b) She wanted her husband to go along.
(c) It would have reminded her of happier summers.
(d) She did not have enough money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who or what is the real source of Jaromil's poetic inspiration?

2. Why does Maman push away her husband's hand when he wants to make love?

3. Why does Maman weep as the artist makes love to her?

4. According to Maman, where was the poet conceived?

5. How does Maman view her love for the young engineer?

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