Under a Cruel Star: A Life in Prague 1941-1968 Quiz

Heda Margolius Kovaly

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is clear about Communism in Czechoslovakia by the end of 1949? (from 8 and 9)

That is would be no different than it was in Russia.

It was more successful than it was in Russia.

It would fail within months.

It was incorruptable.

2.

What is one reason Ivan is sent to stay in the country occasionally? (from 12, 13, and 14)

To avoid the dangers of the city.

To put on weight.

To study at a prestigious school.

To recover from tuberculosis.

3.

Which of Kovály's friends also returns with Franta? (from 6 and 7)

Vlada.

Andula.

Zdenek.

Mrs. Machova.

4.

At what point does the staff at the hospital Kovály is admitted to stop giving her good treatment? (from 12, 13, and 14)

When it becomes clear she has no money.

When they find out her husband has been arrested.

When the hospital becomes over-crowded with patients.

After Kovály loses her temper with a nurse.

5.

As Communism takes hold in Czechoslovakia, what does Kovály note about the confessions issued by arrested individuals? (from 10 and 11)

They are full of Party verbiage.

They are heart-wrenching

They are read in Russian.

They are sarcastic.

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