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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chaps. 6-11, pp. 27- 62.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the poet's father, where was the poet conceived?
(a) In the mother's apartment.
(b) In the countryside near Prague.
(c) In the apartment of his colleague.
(d) On a park bench.

2. How do Jaromil and Maman reach the lake resort?
(a) By train.
(b) By train and buggy.
(c) By car.
(d) By walking.

3. Who was Jaromil's first and greatest friend?
(a) His grandpa.
(b) His dog, Alik.
(c) His dad.
(d) His friend, the janitor's son.

4. How does Maman have complete control of her son?
(a) By controlling his emotions.
(b) By deciding what he wears and eats.
(c) By acting as both his mother and father.
(d) By being very strict with him.

5. What is Maman's attitude about her affair?
(a) She is hoping to leave her husband for the artist.
(b) She loves the artist and sees the affair as something beautiful.
(c) She does not love the artist but is afraid that if she leaves him, he will refuse to teach Jaromil.
(d) She does not love the artist but sees the affair as something beautiful.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maman view her love for the young engineer?

2. Why does Maman welcome her pregnancy?

3. Why does the artist paint two X's on Maman's face?

4. What do Jaromil's classmates find most irritating about him?

5. What happens as Maman sees her son's physicality?

(see the answer key)

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