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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. Why does Zdena urge Mirek to take this action?
(a) To save her social embarrassment.
(b) To save himself.
(c) To find a home in a freer country.
(d) To save her political embarrassment.

2. Why does Mirek initially become involved with Zdena?
(a) He does not have the confidence to approach a beautiful woman.
(b) His mother and her mother are close friends.
(c) She is confident and is going places.
(d) He thought she was terribly witty.

3. Where does Kundera remember a number of historical events happening?
(a) Czech Republic and Ukraine.
(b) Bohemia and the Czech Republic.
(c) Bohemia and Ukraine.
(d) Russia and Bohemia.

4. What is Zdena's response?
(a) She gave him a recommendation already and he blew it.
(b) Never will she give them to her.
(c) Their child belongs with her mother.
(d) She is broke herself and has no money.

5. To whom does Mirek lie about the reasons he becomes involved with Zdena?
(a) His mother.
(b) His brother and sister.
(c) His boss.
(d) His other mistresses and friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who addresses the Czech people?

2. What is happening to Mirek's house when he arrives?

3. What will Clementis later be considered?

4. What happens to Mirek when he and Zdena break up?

5. What does Mirek say about Zdena's age?

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