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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. After the debate in the artist's apartment, how does Jaromil know he is no longer welcome there?
(a) The artist's guests ignore Jaromil and resume their conversation.
(b) The artist asks him not to come back.
(c) The artist gives him a stern look rather than a verbal response.
(d) The artist locks the door behind him when he leaves.

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

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

4. What does Xavier take as an invitation to enter the house?
(a) The woman beckoning.
(b) The open window.
(c) The open door.
(d) The husband's absence.

5. What does Jaromil do when the redhead catches him staring through her apartment window?
(a) Keeps staring unabashedly.
(b) Brings her flowers.
(c) Knocks on her door.
(d) Runs away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens during the second half of Jaromil's poetry recitation?

2. Who or what is the real source of Jaromil's poetic inspiration?

3. How does Xavier use sleep?

4. Why is Jaromil filled with pride after sleeping with the redhead girl?

5. What does Jaromil draw during his first lesson in the artist's studio?

(see the answer key)

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