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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. Why do students dance in a ring?
(a) So no one is behind any one else for safety.
(b) To celebrate a variety of things.
(c) It is a figure of speech; they don't actually dance.
(d) For flexibility and exercise.

2. How does Kundera feel about the dancing?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He is despondent.
(c) He thinks they are silly.
(d) He is envious.

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

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

5. What do Eva, Marketa and Karel frequently do?
(a) Have sex together.
(b) Plan political rallies.
(c) Go skiing.
(d) Attend the theater together.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mama remember when they are all together?

2. Why does Zdena urge Mirek to take this action?

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

4. What happens to Madame Raphael, Michelle and Gabrielle?

5. What is Mirek being followed?

(see the answer key)

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