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

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

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

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

5. After the debate in the artist's apartment, how does Jaromil know he is no longer welcome there?
(a) The artist locks the door behind him when he leaves.
(b) The artist gives him a stern look rather than a verbal response.
(c) The artist's guests ignore Jaromil and resume their conversation.
(d) The artist asks him not to come back.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the artist begin loaning books to Jaromil?

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

3. What idea about poetry does the artist's chastisement cause in Jaromil's mind?

4. How does the artist show Maman that he is not interested in a relationship with her?

5. What is Jaromil's criterion for a true poem?

(see the answer key)

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