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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 does Marketa begin to write her mother-in-law?
(a) When her mother-in-law's husband dies.
(b) When they need money.
(c) She does not write her mother-in-law.
(d) When her mother-in-law begins to write Marketa.

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

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

4. Why does Marketa not feel threatened by Eva?
(a) Because Eva is not good looking.
(b) Because Eva freely shares all things.
(c) Because Eva loves Marketa.
(d) Because Eva is not looking for a relationship.

5. How do Karel and Eva conspire?
(a) To leave Marketa and take Karel and Marketa's life savings.
(b) To get Marketa to think that she wants to leave Karel.
(c) To make it look as though Marketa is the first to meet Eva.
(d) To get Marketa to allow his mother to live with them.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Mirek arrive?

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

4. What does distance do for Marketa's attitude toward her mother-in-law?

5. What will happen to the record of Clementis' life?

(see the answer key)

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