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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. What is unusual about Xavier's presence at the blond girl's funeral?
(a) He is not at all sad that she died.
(b) He knows nearly half of the other mourners.
(c) He attended the funeral although he did not truly love her.
(d) He is the only one who knows what caused her death.

2. How does the artist show Maman that he is not interested in a relationship with her?
(a) Shows her new paintings of his girlfriend.
(b) Treats her like a friend when she goes to his apartment.
(c) Tells her everything about his girlfriend.
(d) Tells her he does not want to see her again.

3. What idea about poetry does the artist's chastisement cause in Jaromil's mind?
(a) That he is an imposter in the world of poetry.
(b) That he is talented and has great potential for success.
(c) That he had been chosen to be the instrument of the poetic ideal.
(d) That he is a worthless poet and will not succeed.

4. Symbolically, what role does Maman want to play in Jaromil's life?
(a) A large meadow.
(b) An all-encompassing embrace.
(c) The source of eternal light.
(d) A guardian angel.

5. Which famous composer's music is played at the blond girl's funeral?
(a) Bach's.
(b) Mozart's.
(c) Chopin's.
(d) Beethoven's.

Short Answer Questions

1. The second time that Jaromil does not make love to the university girl, what does she think?

2. Why does Jaromil like the girl in the white coat who works at the store?

3. What can only a true poet know?

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

5. What was the dramatic action that led to the kiss between Jaromil and the university girl?

(see the answer key)

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