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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. What distinctive piece of clothing does the old woman wear when she dances with Xavier?
(a) A purple blouse.
(b) A dark blue dress.
(c) A yellow dress.
(d) A dark red sweater.

2. Who or what is the real source of Jaromil's poetic inspiration?
(a) The children's books his mother read.
(b) His father's influence.
(c) His grandpa.
(d) His talent.

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

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

5. While Jaromil is answering questions about love and socialism, what is he most conscious of?
(a) The presence of the silver-haired poet.
(b) Dark eyes watching him from the audience.
(c) The fact that he is only reciting the words of his artist teacher.
(d) Maman's imagined disappointment over his answers.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the philosophy auditorium, what is the subject of the first poem recited?

2. Why does Jaromil agree to read in the presentation of poets?

3. In Part III, Chapter 19, how does Jaromil get a fever?

4. What classic womanly question does the university girl ask Jaromil?

5. What does Maman do with the books that the artist loans her?

(see the answer key)

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