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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5: Chaps. 4-6, pp. 204-225.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the train, why does Xavier avoid his Latin professor?
(a) He failed Latin class the first time he took it.
(b) His Latin professor does not like him.
(c) He has not been to class in a long time.
(d) He thinks the Latin professor will yell at him for missing class.

2. In the opinion of Jaromil's uncle, why did the revolution occur?
(a) So the Communists could finally become a powerful political party.
(b) So that the capitalist swine would be overthrown.
(c) So that the new era of humanity could begin.
(d) So the Communists could seize what little power they did not already have.

3. When does Jaromil's anger toward the girl at last subside?
(a) When she cries.
(b) When he chokes her.
(c) When he hits her.
(d) When she begs for his forgiveness.

4. Why does Xavier leave the beautiful woman?
(a) The world becomes even more beautiful because it came at the cost of her love.
(b) He loves her but not enough to fight her husband for her.
(c) He no longer loves her.
(d) His life is much more difficult than she can ever bear.

5. According to Maman, where was the poet conceived?
(a) In the countryside near Prague.
(b) In the apartment of the father's colleague.
(c) On a park bench.
(d) In her apartment.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Kundera, what is "the first precondition of freedom" (Part III, Chapter 18, pg 121)?

2. How does Jaromil treat his dates with girls?

3. What is Xavier's first impression of the woman in the house?

4. To Jaromil, what determines a woman's beauty?

5. What night does Magda take her bath?

(see the answer key)

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