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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chaps. 15-28, pp.114-158.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the artist paint two X's on Maman's face?
(a) So that her original existence means nothing.
(b) To show his cancellation of humanity.
(c) To illustrate his secret hatred of women.
(d) So that he can recreate her.

2. How does Jaromil treat his dates with girls?
(a) As the potential for sexual activity.
(b) As uncomfortable times he must endure.
(c) As rites of passage necessary for manhood.
(d) As exercises in conversation.

3. What does Xavier take as an invitation to enter the house?
(a) The husband's absence.
(b) The open window.
(c) The woman beckoning.
(d) The open door.

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

5. What is unusual about Xavier's presence at the blond girl's funeral?
(a) He knows nearly half of the other mourners.
(b) He attended the funeral although he did not truly love her.
(c) He is not at all sad that she died.
(d) He is the only one who knows what caused her death.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Xavier usually go when he skips school?

2. According to the poet's father, where was the poet conceived?

3. How does Maman mourn her husband's death?

4. What does Xavier find most compelling about the woman in the house?

5. In looking at the Apollo statue, what does Maman hope?

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