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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: The Poet on the Run, pp. 161-181.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the famous poet booed by the audience after he reads a poem?
(a) His ideas are not Marxist enough.
(b) The young audience simply identifies him with their parents.
(c) He is too old to be part of the future.
(d) His words no longer relate to the world.

2. During the summer, why is Jaromil alone?
(a) His grandma died and the house is nearly empty.
(b) Maman is rarely home.
(c) He has alienated all his friends.
(d) The university girl left town.

3. Why is Jaromil especially proud of the slogan "No churches"?
(a) The statement erases two thousand years of history.
(b) He hates the idea of God.
(c) Church reminds him of his mother.
(d) The youth of today do not need to be burdened by religion.

4. Why does Maman push away her husband's hand when he wants to make love?
(a) She knows that she no longer loves him.
(b) She suspects that he was cheating.
(c) She wants to punish him for humiliating her.
(d) She wants him to apologize for humiliating her.

5. Who or what is the real source of Jaromil's poetic inspiration?
(a) His father's influence.
(b) His grandpa.
(c) His talent.
(d) The children's books his mother read.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What classic womanly question does the university girl ask Jaromil?

3. How does Jaromil treat his dates with girls?

4. When do Jaromil's parents redecorate his room?

5. Why do Jaromil's drawings favor dogs?

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