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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. When Jaromil and the university girl are kissing in her house, what does Jaromil think about obsessively?
(a) The girl's breath.
(b) His early curfew.
(c) Turning off the light.
(d) His torn shirt cuff.

2. How does Jaromil's father prepare for leaving home several days at a time on business trips?
(a) Maman cooks for two days ahead so he can take food with him.
(b) He never gives his family warning.
(c) He spends time with Jaromil.
(d) He makes Maman do his laundry.

3. Jaromil agonizes over his hair. What kind of hair does he have?
(a) Dark, thick hair.
(b) Thin, brown hair.
(c) Very curly hair.
(d) Soft, blond hair.

4. What does Jaromil draw during his first lesson in the artist's studio?
(a) Lines.
(b) Humans with dogs' heads.
(c) Circles.
(d) Human faces.

5. How does Maman have complete control of her son?
(a) By being very strict with him.
(b) By acting as both his mother and father.
(c) By controlling his emotions.
(d) By deciding what he wears and eats.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Xavier constantly arrive late, no matter where he's going?

2. What kind of dog does the art teacher have?

3. What is Maman's attitude about her affair?

4. In looking at the Apollo statue, what does Maman hope?

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

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