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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. In looking at the Apollo statue, what does Maman hope?
(a) That Apollo will protect her son from the world.
(b) That her son will inherit the god's divine attributes.
(c) That her son will resemble the god rather than his human father.
(d) That the gods will treat her child favorably.

2. How does Maman mourn her husband's death?
(a) She did not mourn.
(b) Like a martyr.
(c) Pathetically.
(d) Nobly.

3. Which famous composer's music is played at the blond girl's funeral?
(a) Bach's.
(b) Beethoven's.
(c) Chopin's.
(d) Mozart's.

4. What kind of dog does the art teacher have?
(a) A Great Dane.
(b) An Alsatian.
(c) A Dalmatian.
(d) A St. Bernard.

5. What do Jaromil's classmates find most irritating about him?
(a) Mother love clings to everything he has.
(b) He has more money than they do.
(c) He does not join in any of their games.
(d) He received more Christmas presents than any of them did.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Maman push away her husband's hand when he wants to make love?

2. What does Jaromil write in his diary about the night he was supposed to lose his virginity?

3. When Jaromil and the university girl are kissing in her house, what does Jaromil think about obsessively?

4. What is the primary reason that Xavier runs into danger ahead of his comrades?

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

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