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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V: Litost.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Market and Karel tell each other when they move out of his parents' home?
(a) That his parents were so kind to let them stay there, they'd like to return the favor someday.
(b) That it was a nightmare to live there.
(c) They want to live as far away from his mother as possible.
(d) That it was sad they had to move.

2. What do the members of the ring do?
(a) They drop exhausted to the ground.
(b) They suddenly disperse screaming.
(c) They stop and silently go their separate ways.
(d) They eventually dance their way into the sky and float away, happily.

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

4. Why do Michelle and Gabrielle start to cry?
(a) They are kicked.
(b) They get in the way of some falling debris.
(c) They are laughed at.
(d) They fall when trying to dance.

5. To whom does Mirek lie about the reasons he becomes involved with Zdena?
(a) His mother.
(b) His other mistresses and friends.
(c) His boss.
(d) His brother and sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Marketa's ten-year-old son on Easter?

2. What will Clementis later be considered?

3. Why is Tamina thought to be a good listener?

4. How do Karel and Eva conspire?

5. Who is fired because of Kundera?

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