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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 does the redhead claim that she did when she had a doctor's appointment?
(a) Sent the appointment card back to the doctor.
(b) Burned the appointment card.
(c) Went to the appointment even though she hated it.
(d) Threw away the appointment card and didn't go.

2. What does Jaromil hang on the wall in his room?
(a) A portrait of his mother.
(b) A portrait of his father.
(c) His parents' wedding picture.
(d) A portrait of Karl Marx.

3. Why does the lyrical poet make his poetry striking?
(a) His life is uneventful.
(b) Only striking poetry will be accepted by the readers.
(c) He speaks out of powerful places in History.
(d) His subject matter demands a strong voice.

4. Why is 1949 an interesting year for Czech youth?
(a) Their Marxist ideas are taking hold more quickly than they ever expected.
(b) Their jubilance is both voluntary and mandatory.
(c) They have destroyed the past but have no future.
(d) They have no idea how to implement their ideas for the future.

5. How long has it been since the middle-aged man saw the girl who rang his doorbell?
(a) Three years.
(b) Eight years.
(c) One year.
(d) Three months.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Xavier constantly arrive late, no matter where he's going?

2. After Jaromil hears about the girl's brother, what action does he want her to take?

3. What is the highest point of happiness which Jaromil reaches so far in his life?

4. Who was Jaromil's first and greatest friend?

5. What reason does the poet's father give for not having more children?

(see the answer key)

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