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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. What does Maman do with the books that the artist loans her?
(a) Reads them openly as a sign of her new love.
(b) Does not read them.
(c) Asks Jaromil to read them so she doesn't have to.
(d) Reads them secretly for fear that Jaromil will recognize them.

2. Why is the famous poet booed by the audience after he reads a poem?
(a) His ideas are not Marxist enough.
(b) His words no longer relate to the world.
(c) He is too old to be part of the future.
(d) The young audience simply identifies him with their parents.

3. Why does Xavier stay in the woman's room when her husband comes home?
(a) He does not have time to leave.
(b) He wants to confront her husband.
(c) He wants to protect her from danger.
(d) He wants to put the woman in danger as a form of revenge.

4. What boosts Jaromil's confidence before the poetry reading at the police academy?
(a) Maman recently praised him for his poetry.
(b) Five of his poems were recently published.
(c) The janitor's son has complete assurance in his poetic ability.
(d) He is the youngest and therefore the face of the future.

5. Where does Xavier usually go when he skips school?
(a) To his girlfriend's house.
(b) The Andrews Bridge.
(c) The Charles Bridge.
(d) The yellow house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Jaromil jealous of the redhead?

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

3. While watching the beautiful cinematographer on the bus, what does Jaromil realize?

4. What is Maman's attitude about her affair?

5. When Maman is embarrassed about her dress in front of Jaromil, what does she change into?

(see the answer key)

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