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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. According to the janitor's son, why do policemen like to read poetry?
(a) They are proving that they are not like the cutthroat policemen of the former regime.
(b) They enjoy something delicate after a hard day's work.
(c) They monitor it to make sure the poets aren't writing anything against the state.
(d) They want to be connected to the common people.
2. What do Jaromil's classmates find most irritating about him?
(a) He received more Christmas presents than any of them did.
(b) He has more money than they do.
(c) He does not join in any of their games.
(d) Mother love clings to everything he has.
3. How does Xavier use sleep?
(a) As a form of self-hypnosis.
(b) As a way of mind control training.
(c) As a way of living.
(d) As a way of preparing for life.
4. What does Jaromil draw during his first lesson in the artist's studio?
(a) Humans with dogs' heads.
(b) Lines.
(c) Human faces.
(d) Circles.
5. Why does the artist begin loaning books to Jaromil?
(a) He wants Jaromil to think that he is very smart.
(b) So that Maman will be unafraid to read them.
(c) So that Jaromil will study in his spare time.
(d) He wants to expand Jaromil's knowledge of art.
Short Answer Questions
1. To what does Jaromil poetically compare Magda?
2. Why was Maman initially pleased to think about meeting Jaromil's girlfriend?
3. Why does Xavier stay in the woman's room when her husband comes home?
4. What makes Maman think that Jaromil is actually becoming like a son of Apollo?
5. What happens as Maman sees her son's physicality?
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