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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: The Angels.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Karel and Eva conspire?
(a) To get Marketa to allow his mother to live with them.
(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 leave Marketa and take Karel and Marketa's life savings.

2. What does Zdena urge Mirek to do?
(a) Reconcile with her.
(b) Get a job.
(c) Make a deal with his political party.
(d) Leave the country.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is discussing the play "Rhinoceros" ?

2. What was happening in 1948 in Kundera's life?

3. What does Michelle and Gabrielle's laughter elicit?

4. What does Marketa ask Eva to do?

5. Why does Mama get embarrassed?

(see the answer key)

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