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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. For whom does Kundera give a personal astrological reading?
(a) Khrushchev's wife.
(b) Kundera's boss.
(c) Brezhnev's wife.
(d) A powerful Communist leader, Breznev.

2. How do Marketa and Eva get along at first?
(a) They think the other one is too radical.
(b) They don't think they like each other.
(c) They are instantly friends.
(d) They feel competitive with each other.

3. When did Mama learn the poem?
(a) In high school.
(b) When she is a young girl.
(c) She does not remember.
(d) In college.

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

5. Why is Kundera asked to leave the ring?
(a) For saying the wrong thing.
(b) Because he told their secrets.
(c) He does not know why.
(d) For being clumsy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Michelle and Gabrielle start to cry?

2. What happens when Mirek leaves Zdena's place?

3. What upsets Marketa about her mother-in-law?

4. What does Zdena urge Mirek to do?

5. What do the members of the ring do?

(see the answer key)

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