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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. Where do Kristyna and a student she meets agree to reunite?
(a) In Prague.
(b) In Poland.
(c) At his apartment in the city.
(d) In Budapest.

2. What does the woman on the train do?
(a) Slaps Jan.
(b) Tells Jan to bug off.
(c) Invites Jan to her house later.
(d) Tells Jan she is married.

3. Why does the student settle into litost?
(a) To illustrate his despondent tendencies.
(b) Because he tends to be melodramatic.
(c) Because of his missed opportunity.
(d) To write better poetry.

4. How does the student feel as he returns home?
(a) Fully restored.
(b) Inferior.
(c) Confused.
(d) Dejected.

5. Why is Tamina thought to be a good listener?
(a) She always seems to understand what someone is saying.
(b) She does not interrupt others with stories about herself.
(c) She looks people straight in the eye.
(d) She nods constantly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Hubl after his comments?

2. What do Tamina and her husband leave at her Stepmother's house?

3. What does Mama start to doubt?

4. What does Eva want?

5. Where does Kundera remember a number of historical events happening?

(see the answer key)

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