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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. How does the film begin?
(a) With Maman recounting childhood memories with Jaromil.
(b) With a home recording of Jaromil as a child.
(c) With pictures of Jaromil as a child.
(d) With Jaromil reciting his most famous poem.

2. What does Jaromil write in his diary about the night he was supposed to lose his virginity?
(a) Lots of exclamation marks.
(b) Several paragraphs about the essence of becoming a man.
(c) A thorough description of the university girl.
(d) A detailed account of his emotional state.

3. When Maman returns home early one evening while the redhead is visiting, what does she pretend is happening?
(a) Jaromil is disobeying a house rule and the redhead must leave.
(b) She is having a heart attack in the kitchen.
(c) The redhead is having cramps and needs her help.
(d) She is sick and needs Jaromil to take care of her.

4. Where does Jaromil show off opinions about education which he heard from his grandfather?
(a) During school.
(b) At the dentist's office.
(c) At a friend's house.
(d) At the doctor's office.

5. How does Maman destroy the intimacy between Jaromil and herself?
(a) By looking down on the redhead because of her job.
(b) By suggesting that the redhead sleeps around.
(c) By insulting the redhead's manners.
(d) By telling Jaromil he could find a better girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the poem "Epitaph," how does Jaromil wish to die?

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

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

4. Why does the lyrical poet make his poetry striking?

5. What does Lermontov assert is the highest quality in life?

(see the answer key)

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