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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5: Chaps. 4-6, pp. 204-225.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Maman take her husband's picture off the wall?
(a) He had not been involved in the underground resistance.
(b) She fell in love with someone else.
(c) He had been having an affair with a Jewish girl.
(d) He had been complying with the Communist takeover.

2. What does Xavier do with the husband after his presence is discovered?
(a) Pushes the husband into the wardrobe and locks it.
(b) Wrestles the husband to the ground and ties his hands.
(c) Pushes the husband out the three-story window.
(d) Beats him up so that he loses consciousness.

3. Why does the brunette leave Prague?
(a) She is afraid of rioting in the city.
(b) She is involved in underground activities and must flee.
(c) She does not want to face Jaromil.
(d) She is getting married.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jaromil show off opinions about education which he heard from his grandfather?

2. How does Xavier use sleep?

3. Why does Jaromil not react to the words his mother painted for his room redecoration?

4. What justification does Maman give herself for her initial infidelity?

5. Why is Jaromil jealous of the redhead?

(see the answer key)

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