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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Mama.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Mirek ashamed of Zdena?
(a) She is uneducated.
(b) She has a loud, grating voice.
(c) She is ugly.
(d) She has bad table manners.

2. Who does Karel picture in his mind when he, Marketa and Eva are together later?
(a) The woman he was just speaking to on the phone.
(b) No one.
(c) His last wife.
(d) His mama's friend.

3. How does Mirek feel about Zdena's advice?
(a) He has no opinion until he checks things out.
(b) He thinks she is right and trusts her to tell him the truth.
(c) He does not trust it.
(d) He thinks it is bad advice.

4. Who is waiting for Mirek when he arrives back home?
(a) His best friend.
(b) Zdena.
(c) His mother.
(d) The police.

5. What does Mama start to doubt?
(a) Karel's truthfulness.
(b) Herself and her memories.
(c) Marketa's good will.
(d) Her sanity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mama remember when they are all together?

2. Where does Eva meet Marketa?

3. In what is Mirek reveling?

4. What year is it when the book opens?

5. To what year does the story next flash forward?

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