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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 does Maman have complete control of her son?
(a) By controlling his emotions.
(b) By being very strict with him.
(c) By acting as both his mother and father.
(d) By deciding what he wears and eats.

2. How does Jaromil's father prepare for leaving home several days at a time on business trips?
(a) He never gives his family warning.
(b) He makes Maman do his laundry.
(c) Maman cooks for two days ahead so he can take food with him.
(d) He spends time with Jaromil.

3. How does Maman view her love for the young engineer?
(a) As her life's consuming passion.
(b) As a revolt against her parents' prosaic lives.
(c) As a passing fling.
(d) As the preface for the love for her child.

4. Who or what is the real source of Jaromil's poetic inspiration?
(a) His talent.
(b) The children's books his mother read.
(c) His grandpa.
(d) His father's influence.

5. Why do Jaromil's drawings favor dogs?
(a) He draws dogs best.
(b) He loves dogs better than any other animal.
(c) He sees dogs as the symbol of virtue and natural goodness.
(d) He cannot draw any other animal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first time Jaromil's words save him from punishment?

2. In confiding to Jaromil, what does Maman say is her greatest love?

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

4. What pleased the artist the most about Jaromil's drawings?

5. Who was Jaromil's first and greatest friend?

(see the answer key)

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