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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. When Jaromil and the university girl are kissing in her house, what does Jaromil think about obsessively?
(a) Turning off the light.
(b) The girl's breath.
(c) His torn shirt cuff.
(d) His early curfew.

2. Why does the blond girl wear a beautiful white dress to the dance hall?
(a) She wants Xavier to notice her.
(b) It is her wedding dress.
(c) She wants to attract attention from the boys around her.
(d) She wants to personify the snow.

3. How does Maman view her love for the young engineer?
(a) As a revolt against her parents' prosaic lives.
(b) As her life's consuming passion.
(c) As the preface for the love for her child.
(d) As a passing fling.

4. What is the highest point of happiness which Jaromil reaches so far in his life?
(a) The reconciliation with his mother after their fight.
(b) His father's memorial service as a war hero.
(c) Sleeping with the girl he met at dancing class.
(d) A girl resting her head on his shoulder.

5. What was the dramatic action that led to the kiss between Jaromil and the university girl?
(a) The police light flashing through the trees.
(b) Jaromil falling off the porch steps.
(c) Running from the police.
(d) The girl dropping her briefcase.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the primary reason that Xavier runs into danger ahead of his comrades?

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

3. Why does Jaromil go to the beach with Maman and her friends?

4. Why does Maman weep as the artist makes love to her?

5. What sacred contract does Maman feel that Jaromil is violating?

(see the answer key)

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