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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. In Kundera's example, what will happen to the poet if he steps outside his mirrored domain?
(a) He will lose all poetic power.
(b) He will cease to be self-absorbed.
(c) He will surely die.
(d) He will be unable to handle humanity.

2. Why does Jaromil walk through the world with a feeling of guilt?
(a) Because he is not loyal to the principles that his father died for.
(b) Because he betrayed the only love of his life.
(c) Because he is not living life to the fullest.
(d) Because he leaves Maman at home alone.

3. What contest does the party guest suggest to Jaromil?
(a) A contest between a poet and a policeman.
(b) A contest between an artist and a poet.
(c) A contest between a poet and a corpse.
(d) A contest between a mouse and a cat.

4. In the poem "Epitaph," how does Jaromil wish to die?
(a) By fire.
(b) By heartbreak to prove his love.
(c) By drowning.
(d) In the service of Marxism.

5. While walking with the redhead one day, whom does Jaromil see?
(a) The brunette he had fallen in love with long ago.
(b) Maman and her new lover.
(c) The janitor's son.
(d) Maman and the beautiful cinematographer.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Jaromil, how do socialism and love interact?

2. In confiding to Jaromil, what does Maman say is her greatest love?

3. How does Jaromil feel after talking to the police about the redhead's brother?

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

5. The night of the party, what does Maman realize about the cinematographer?

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