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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 7: The Poet Dies, pp. 289-307.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jaromil agonizes over his hair. What kind of hair does he have?
(a) Soft, blond hair.
(b) Thin, brown hair.
(c) Very curly hair.
(d) Dark, thick hair.

2. Why does the newspaper editor not want to publish Jaromil's poems?
(a) The editor disagrees with Jaromil's Marxist beliefs which are expressed in several poems.
(b) The newspaper gets submissions from a dozen new poets a day.
(c) The editor thinks they are poorly written.
(d) Jaromil is rude when he asks about the poems he had submitted.

3. What puzzles Jaromil about the artist's poetry critiques?
(a) The artist prefers odd poetic forms.
(b) The artist uses words Jaromil doesn't understand.
(c) The artist's critique often use French poetic values.
(d) The artist's critiques are inconsistent.

4. What can only a true poet know?
(a) The desire to live in a world without mirrors.
(b) The desire to write a life-changing poem.
(c) The desire to be a part of the world.
(d) The desire not to be a poet.

5. Why does the girl come to see the man rather than going home?
(a) None of her family members are still alive.
(b) The thought of going home depresses her.
(c) She never wants to go home again.
(d) He is the only person she can trust anymore.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sacred contract does Maman feel that Jaromil is violating?

2. Why does Maman not want to go to the lake on vacation?

3. What kind of dog does the art teacher have?

4. Why is it important to Jaromil that he die by fire?

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

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