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

2. What upsets Marketa about her mother-in-law?
(a) That the breakup of the marriage is all Marketa's fault.
(b) That she will not stay in the hotel.
(c) She does not leave on the day Marketa requested.
(d) That she insists that she come to see her grandson.

3. How does Kundera feel about the dancing?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He thinks they are silly.
(c) He is despondent.
(d) He is envious.

4. Who is discussing the play "Rhinoceros" ?
(a) Madame Raphael's political cell.
(b) Madame Raphael's support group.
(c) No one.
(d) Madame Raphael's class.

5. What does Marketa ask Eva to do?
(a) Pretend Eva is Marketa's cousin.
(b) Talk to the director of the coop to stop the police searches.
(c) Stay at the hotel near them.
(d) Come another time.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Marketa begin to write her mother-in-law?

2. Why does Clementis give Gottwald a fur cap?

3. What is the tone of the play RHINOCEROS?

4. What does Mama later say about Eva?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Mirek want his old love letters back from Zdena and do you think his goal is possible?

5. What happens when Karel receives a phone call and how is the outcome ironic?

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

7. Why does Kundera quit dancing and what does he imagine about the dancing? Of what do you think his imagining about the dancing is symbolic?

8. What does this Kundera say about our collective past?

9. What is the meaning of laughter in part 3?

10. How would the relationship between Marketa and Karel change if Marketa cheats on him with Eva and her husband?

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