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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5: Chaps. 9-11, pp. 242-266.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the cinematographer's apartment, what happens?
(a) The cinematographer and Jaromil kiss.
(b) The people sip wine and chat amiably.
(c) The people have a heated discussion about socialism.
(d) Jaromil recites his silly ideas about love.

2. Why does Maman not want to go to the lake on vacation?
(a) She wanted her husband to go along.
(b) It would have reminded her of happier summers.
(c) Jaromil did not want to go with her.
(d) She did not have enough money.

3. What reason does the poet's father give for not having more children?
(a) Jaromil is such a nuisance that he does not want more like him.
(b) He cannot afford to raise more children.
(c) He was forced to compromise for one child in the beginning, so Maman should compromise and be happy with only one.
(d) He is about to go to war and would not be a part of the children's lives.

4. What question does the middle-aged woman have for the group of poets?
(a) Why was the bus stop moved down the road?
(b) How is modern love different from love in the past?
(c) How will socialism affect their personal lives?
(d) How will socialism affect poetic forms?

5. After Jaromil hears about the girl's brother, what action does he want her to take?
(a) Urge her family to stop her brother.
(b) Flee the country with him.
(c) Persuade her brother not to flee.
(d) Tell the police.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the redhead is fifteen minutes late, what is the first excuse she gives Jaromil?

2. When does Jaromil feel that the girl belongs to him completely?

3. Why is Jaromil especially proud of the slogan "No churches"?

4. As the story reveals, what is in store for the famous poet?

5. Why does Jaromil go to the beach with Maman and her friends?

(see the answer key)

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