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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Mirek leaves Zdena's place?
(a) He temporarily loses the men following him in the car.
(b) He calls his mother on his cell phone.
(c) He decides to go and jump off a high bridge.
(d) He goes to borrow a friend's gun.

2. What does Mama later say about Eva?
(a) That she looks like a hussy.
(b) That she is smart.
(c) That she is kind.
(d) That she looks like a former friend of Mama's.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Marketa do for the Easter weekend?

3. What is Zdena's response?

4. Why does Mirek initially become involved with Zdena?

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

(see the answer key)

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