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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Xavier, pp. 65-89.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What pleased the artist the most about Jaromil's drawings?
(a) The original inner world that they revealed.
(b) Jaromil's own modesty when presenting them.
(c) The high degree of talent which they exhibited.
(d) The amount of time and care that went into them.

2. What is Xavier's first impression of the woman in the house?
(a) Tiredness.
(b) Melancholy.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Contentment.

3. What kind of dog does the art teacher have?
(a) A St. Bernard.
(b) A Great Dane.
(c) A Dalmatian.
(d) An Alsatian.

4. What reason does the poet's father give for not having more children?
(a) He was forced to compromise for one child in the beginning, so Maman should compromise and be happy with only one.
(b) Jaromil is such a nuisance that he does not want more like him.
(c) He is about to go to war and would not be a part of the children's lives.
(d) He cannot afford to raise more children.

5. Why do Jaromil's drawings favor dogs?
(a) He sees dogs as the symbol of virtue and natural goodness.
(b) He loves dogs better than any other animal.
(c) He draws dogs best.
(d) He cannot draw any other animal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Maman's attitude about her affair?

2. What does Maman do with the books that the artist loans her?

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

4. Why does Xavier stay in the woman's room when her husband comes home?

5. What night does Magda take her bath?

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