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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Marketa dislike her mother-in-law?
(a) When her mother-in-law used to try to control how the grandchildren were raised.
(b) When the mother-in-law lived with them after her husband dies.
(c) Never.
(d) When Marketa and Karel lived with his parents.

2. In what is Mirek reveling?
(a) In the idea of leaving the country.
(b) In knowing now how to best blackmail Zdena.
(c) In his temporary freedom.
(d) In the money he manages to get from Zdena.

3. How does Mirek feel about Zdena's advice?
(a) He has no opinion until he checks things out.
(b) He thinks she is right and trusts her to tell him the truth.
(c) He thinks it is bad advice.
(d) He does not trust it.

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

5. What upsets Marketa about her mother-in-law?
(a) That she insists that she come to see her grandson.
(b) That the breakup of the marriage is all Marketa's fault.
(c) She does not leave on the day Marketa requested.
(d) That she will not stay in the hotel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year is it when the book opens?

2. To what year does the story next flash forward?

3. When does Marketa begin to write her mother-in-law?

4. What does Marketa ask Eva to do?

5. Where does Mirek arrive?

(see the answer key)

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