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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Lost Letters.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mirek being followed?
(a) He stole the car he is driving.
(b) He is considered an enemy of the state.
(c) He has bodyguards in another car.
(d) Someone warns the police he is going to kill Zdena.

2. How does Mirek feel when he and Zdena break up their relationship?
(a) Happy.
(b) Confused.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Angry.

3. With what does Mirek profess to be entranced as far as Zdena is concerned?
(a) Her wealth.
(b) Her artistic abilities.
(c) Her mind.
(d) Her political connections.

4. To what year does the story next flash forward?
(a) 1971.
(b) 1981.
(c) 1961.
(d) 1951.

5. What do the police find?
(a) Some illegal weapons.
(b) A baggie of drugs.
(c) Nothing.
(d) The letters that Mirek kept between colleagues and friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will happen to the record of Clementis' life?

2. Why does Mirek initially become involved with Zdena?

3. What year is it when the book opens?

4. Why is Mirek driving to see Zdena?

5. What does Zdena urge Mirek to do?

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