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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 Clementis give Gottwald a fur cap?
(a) His head is bare and it is very cold.
(b) To conceal who he is.
(c) To make him look ridiculous.
(d) To make him look like Marketa.

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

3. What happens when Mirek stops to have his car checked?
(a) The transmission is no good.
(b) He learns he has a blown head gasket.
(c) His tire is flat and can't be replaced.
(d) The attendant is not happy about serving him.

4. Who addresses the Czech people?
(a) Marketa.
(b) Mirek.
(c) Klement Gottwald.
(d) Zedena.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Kundera remember a number of historical events happening?

2. How does Mirek feel when he and Zdena break up their relationship?

3. What is Klement Gottwald doing?

4. How does Mirek feel about Zdena's advice?

5. What is Mirek being followed?

(see the answer key)

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