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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Marketa begin to write her mother-in-law?
(a) Out of sympathy.
(b) Out of the need for money.
(c) There is no particular reason.
(d) To be polite and reply to her mother-in-law's letters.

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

4. What is Tamina not doing?
(a) Staying in touch with her husband in prison.
(b) Trying to create a present or future for herself.
(c) Thinking of her children.
(d) Taking care of herself.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Zdena's response?

2. What does this cause Jan to think?

3. For whom does Kundera give a personal astrological reading?

4. When Kristyna arrives, where is the student?

5. Why does Mirek initially become involved with Zdena?

(see the answer key)

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