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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 makes Maman think that Jaromil is actually becoming like a son of Apollo?
(a) He has taken down the picture of his father.
(b) He has begun writing beautiful poems, not poems of death.
(c) His face is becoming beautiful and godlike rather than coarse.
(d) He values the Greek gods more than passing political trend.

2. What is the highest point of happiness which Jaromil reaches so far in his life?
(a) His father's memorial service as a war hero.
(b) A girl resting her head on his shoulder.
(c) Sleeping with the girl he met at dancing class.
(d) The reconciliation with his mother after their fight.

3. The last time the man and girl had seen each other, what had they talked about?
(a) The girl was leaving him to be with the young man she loved.
(b) The girl wanted to move in with the man.
(c) The girl was unhappy in their relationship.
(d) The man wanted a greater commitment but the girl was unwilling.

4. What does the theme of the long poem reveal about Jaromil's thoughts?
(a) He is obsessed with a woman's body.
(b) He is afraid he will never find true love.
(c) He longs for death.
(d) He is afraid of a woman's body.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is 1949 an interesting year for Czech youth?

2. Part 4, Chapter 1 begins with an anecdote about which poet?

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

4. When Jaromil wants to recite poetry to the redhead, what disturbing thought occurs to him?

5. What distinctive piece of clothing does the old woman wear when she dances with Xavier?

(see the answer key)

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