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

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

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

4. Why does the artist begin loaning books to Jaromil?
(a) He wants to expand Jaromil's knowledge of art.
(b) So that Jaromil will study in his spare time.
(c) So that Maman will be unafraid to read them.
(d) He wants Jaromil to think that he is very smart.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Xavier leave the beautiful woman?

2. What is the first time Jaromil's words save him from punishment?

3. Which famous composer's music is played at the blond girl's funeral?

4. What distinctive piece of clothing does the old woman wear when she dances with Xavier?

5. Why do Jaromil's drawings favor dogs?

(see the answer key)

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