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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What year is it when the book opens?
(a) 1968.
(b) 1918.
(c) 1948.
(d) 1928.

4. Who does Kundera watch in the ring?
(a) Karel.
(b) Mirek.
(c) Eva.
(d) Eluard.

5. What does Mama later say about Eva?
(a) That she looks like a hussy.
(b) That she is kind.
(c) That she looks like a former friend of Mama's.
(d) That she is smart.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Marketa not feel threatened by Eva?

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

3. What will Clementis later be considered?

4. Why is Mirek driving to see Zdena?

5. For what does Mirek ask Zdena?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Mirek going to visit and why?

2. What happens when Mirek arrives back home and how is this somewhat ironic?

3. Why do you think Kundera agrees to write an astrology column?

4. What is it that Marketa does not know about Eva and do you think Marketa would care at this point if she learned this?

5. What is the difference between how Mama views memory versus how Karel and Marketa do?

6. How does Marketa's feelings towards her mother-in-law change over time?

7. What are Michelle and Gabrielle doing and what is their response?

8. Where does Mirek stop and why is that problematic?

9. What does Mirek think of Zdena when they first meet and then become lovers?

10. What is remembered about Clementis?

(see the answer keys)

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