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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 13-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Tereza's eyes, what did books represent?
(a) A secret world of schools
(b) An emblem of the secret brotherhood
(c) A fair and just world
(d) A world of intellectuals

2. What happened to Tereza's father after her mother left him?
(a) He died in a car accident
(b) He remarried
(c) He was imprisoned
(d) He left town

3. What did Sabina do to get back at Tomas for looking at his watch while they made love?
(a) Spray his jacket with perfume
(b) Take away his watch
(c) Hide one his socks
(d) Leave lipstick on his shirt

4. What did Tereza suffer as a result of Tomas's affairs?
(a) Upset stomachs
(b) Headaches
(c) vomitting
(d) Nightmares

5. What happened at night that caused Tereza to fear that time of the day?
(a) She dwelt on Tomas abandoning her
(b) She trembled
(c) She dwelt on Tomas's infidelities
(d) She had nightmares.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Tomas initially feel when he discovered Tereza had left for Prague?

2. What may have attributed to the female puppy, Karenin, falling in love wtih Tereza rather than Tomas?

3. Whose quartet is based on the following two motifs: "Must it be?" "It must be."

4. What affect did the first week of the Russian occupation have on Tereza?

5. What did Tereza do six to seven months after she and Tomas moved to Switzerland?

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