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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At Jaromil's sick bed, what words link Maman most closely to him, in her mind?
(a) "You're a poet, and I am so happy for you. . .".
(b) "I don't want him to look down on us."
(c) "Everything he's ever done has been in the interests of the working class."
(d) "Are you in such a hurry to leave me?"

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

3. How old is Jaromil when he catches pneumonia?
(a) Nineteen.
(b) Twenty-six.
(c) Twenty-four.
(d) Twenty.

4. After the girl rejects the man's caresses, what does she wish he were?
(a) A very old man or woman.
(b) A dog, preferably small.
(c) A very young child.
(d) Dead.

5. After Jaromil hears about the girl's brother, what action does he want her to take?
(a) Urge her family to stop her brother.
(b) Tell the police.
(c) Flee the country with him.
(d) Persuade her brother not to flee.

6. What happens to Jaromil's uncle?
(a) He contracts pneumonia and dies.
(b) He is charged with fraud and imprisoned.
(c) He leaves his wife to hide in a remote village.
(d) He is charged with being an enemy of the state and imprisoned.

7. Why had Jaromil not known about the film about his life?
(a) Maman had wanted it to be a surprise.
(b) The cinematographer was not comfortable having Jaromil deeply involved.
(c) He was too caught up in the redhead to notice.
(d) Maman was subtly hoping the film would actually be about her.

8. What kind of verbs does Jaromil love?
(a) Simple verbs that describe one motion.
(b) Verbs that describe the power of the future.
(c) Verbs that are related to love.
(d) Complicated verbs related to the emotions.

9. Why is Jaromil jealous of the redhead?
(a) She will not tell him where she got the flowers on the table.
(b) He suspects that she is cheating.
(c) She receives letters from a man he does not know.
(d) Because her doctor sees her body.

10. What is the last thing Jaromil ever sees?
(a) Great fear in his mother's face.
(b) Love in his mother's face.
(c) His father's portrait.
(d) His hand lying on the quilt.

11. During the argument between Jaromil and the party guest, why do the other guests burst out laughing?
(a) The party guest has picked up Jaromil by his shirt and pants waist.
(b) Jaromil has punched the party guest in the face.
(c) Jaromil has tripped over a coffee table and fallen.
(d) Jaromil has tripped over a coffee table and fallen.

12. When the redhead is fifteen minutes late, what is the first excuse she gives Jaromil?
(a) She was with a girlfriend who was breaking up with her fiancé.
(b) She was making love to another man.
(c) She was spending a few minutes with her brother.
(d) She was with her mother in the hospital.

13. The night of the party, what does Maman realize about the cinematographer?
(a) She loves the girl more than Jaromil does.
(b) The girl will scheme up anything to get what she wants.
(c) The girl is a Communist spy.
(d) The girl would be an excellent daughter-in-law.

14. Why does Jaromil agree to read in the presentation of poets?
(a) He does not want to make the janitor's son angry.
(b) He thinks it will finally bring him recognition as a poet.
(c) He will become part of the common people since the literary community rejected him.
(d) He wants to prove that he believes the ideals of communism.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Returning home from the police station, what does Jaromil find?

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

3. Symbolically, what role does Maman want to play in Jaromil's life?

4. What location is Maman most excited to film in?

5. Who is most upset that the bus stop was moved two blocks away from the villa?

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