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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Xavier, pp. 65-89.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What are the four students singing about while on the train?
(a) The skiing holiday.
(b) A summer storm.
(c) A dead canary.
(d) Their train ride.

4. Why does Xavier constantly arrive late, no matter where he's going?
(a) He prefers to tempt fate by not scheduling things very well.
(b) He has always had trouble being punctual.
(c) He feels that a scheduled life is boring and unsurprising.
(d) His watch is always slow.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What reason does the poet's father give for not having more children?

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

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

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