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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Mama.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who arrives while the mother-in-law is still there?
(a) The group of political conspirators.
(b) Eva.
(c) Marketa's son.
(d) The police.

2. What is happening to Mirek's house when he arrives?
(a) It is being remodeled.
(b) It is on fire.
(c) The police are searching it.
(d) It is surrounded by the militia.

3. Why is Mirek ashamed of Zdena?
(a) She is ugly.
(b) She has bad table manners.
(c) She is uneducated.
(d) She has a loud, grating voice.

4. What is Klement Gottwald doing?
(a) Crying.
(b) Sliding down a mountain on skis.
(c) Escaping through the mountains.
(d) Stepping out on a balcony to make a speech.

5. For what does Mirek ask Zdena?
(a) Money.
(b) A recommendation for a job.
(c) His love letters.
(d) Custody of their child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Zdena's response?

2. Who is waiting for Mirek when he arrives back home?

3. What does Mama start to doubt?

4. Where is Marketa's ten-year-old son on Easter?

5. What do Karel and Eva think is important to Marketa?

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