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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. Who was Jaromil's first and greatest friend?
(a) His dog, Alik.
(b) His dad.
(c) His grandpa.
(d) His friend, the janitor's son.

2. Why do Jaromil's poems so often include death?
(a) A violent streak is developing as he is treated cruelly by the world.
(b) He is gradually becoming suicidal.
(c) He wants to be absorbed in something absolute and immense.
(d) Death is the only thing he does not yet understand

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

4. What sacred contract does Maman feel that Jaromil is violating?
(a) His trust and confidence in her without shame.
(b) His original, baby-like innocence.
(c) His loyalty to her over his father.
(d) His loyalty to her over all other women.

5. What classic womanly question does the university girl ask Jaromil?
(a) If she looks better clothed or unclothed.
(b) How many kids he wants.
(c) If he will love her forever.
(d) If she looks fat in her dress.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jaromil think is the quintessential surrealist object?

2. Why does Jaromil not react to the words his mother painted for his room redecoration?

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

4. What is Jaromil's criterion for a true poem?

5. Why is Jaromil filled with pride after sleeping with the redhead girl?

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