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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. Where does Xavier usually go when he skips school?
(a) The Andrews Bridge.
(b) To his girlfriend's house.
(c) The yellow house.
(d) The Charles Bridge.

2. What is the first time Jaromil's words save him from punishment?
(a) When he yelled in a trochee speech pattern.
(b) When he began reciting the encyclopedia.
(c) When he used adult vocabulary at a young age.
(d) When his insult was a rhyme.

3. Who was Jaromil's first and greatest friend?
(a) His dad.
(b) His friend, the janitor's son.
(c) His grandpa.
(d) His dog, Alik.

4. Why does Jaromil begin taking lesson from the art teacher?
(a) He was tired of drawing people with dogs' heads.
(b) He thought the art teacher would make a good father.
(c) His art was consistently mediocre.
(d) Maman took an interest in the art teacher.

5. Why does Jaromil not react to the words his mother painted for his room redecoration?
(a) He is ashamed that she used his own words.
(b) He is amazed that his words have their own significance.
(c) He is embarrassed to show how proud he is of them.
(d) He does not recognize that the words are his.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What night does Magda take her bath?

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

4. Which famous composer's music is played at the blond girl's funeral?

5. Why does Xavier leave the beautiful woman?

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