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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chaps. 15-28, pp.114-158.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Xavier use sleep?
(a) As a way of living.
(b) As a way of mind control training.
(c) As a way of preparing for life.
(d) As a form of self-hypnosis.

2. Why does Jaromil go to the beach with Maman and her friends?
(a) He cannot think of any excuse not to go.
(b) He wants to spend time with Maman.
(c) Maman will not leave him alone until he said yes.
(d) He thinks a day away might make him happier.

3. What sacred contract does Maman feel that Jaromil is violating?
(a) His trust and confidence in her without shame.
(b) His original, baby-like innocence.
(c) His loyalty to her over all other women.
(d) His loyalty to her over his father.

4. Why does Jaromil walk through the world with a feeling of guilt?
(a) Because he betrayed the only love of his life.
(b) Because he is not living life to the fullest.
(c) Because he is not loyal to the principles that his father died for.
(d) Because he leaves Maman at home alone.

5. While kissing the old woman, why does Xavier turn on the light?
(a) He wants to take away the old woman's shame in her withered body.
(b) He wants to show off for the blond girl.
(c) He does not want to lose sight of the blond girl.
(d) He wants to block out all sight of the blond girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. To Jaromil, what determines a woman's beauty?

2. Why does Jaromil wait to show his poetry to the university girl?

3. How do Jaromil and Maman reach the lake resort?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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