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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 3, Chapter 4, what did Sabina say to the distinguished immigrant that upset him?
(a) He had absolutely no appreciation for the arts
(b) His immigration assisted teh Russian occupation
(c) He was a rude unintelligent man who was supported the occupation
(d) He resembled Communist President Novotny

2. In Part 4, Chapter 6, looking in the mirror, why did Tereza feel disgusted by her body?
(a) Compared to other women in the spa, she had very small breasts with large nipples
(b) It made her feel like a weak child
(c) It reminded her of her mother
(d) It didn't have the power to become the only body in Tomas's life

3. What was the first piece of furniture Franz ever bought for himself?
(a) Table
(b) Couch
(c) Bed
(d) Desk

4. Sabina did not share Franz's passion for...
(a) Poetry
(b) Music
(c) Reading
(d) Travelling

5. What happened once Tomas followed Tereza to Prague?
(a) He fell deeper in love with her
(b) He was happy to be back in Prague
(c) He apologized for his affairs
(d) He questioned their love

6. What did Sabina refuse to do in life?
(a) Be unjust
(b) Keep silent
(c) Stir an argument
(d) Deep ranks

7. In his lifetime, Franz has never...
(a) Lost a fight
(b) Fought anyone
(c) Won a fight
(d) Wanted to fight

8. In general, what did Sabina have a longing for?
(a) Betrayal
(b) Acceptance
(c) Love
(d) Truth

9. What did Sabina like to do when she felt low?
(a) Attend mass
(b) Take a long walk
(c) Walk through cemetaries
(d) Walk through gardens

10. What did Marie-Claude threaten her husband with twenty years prior?
(a) Revenge for an affair he'd had
(b) Suicide
(c) A divorce
(d) Having an affair

11. After the encounter with the immigrants, which stirred her up quite a bit, how did Sabina react when she saw Franz sitting on a couchette?
(a) She hugged him and begged,
(b) She was taken aback and asked to be left alone for a few minutes
(c) She was relieved, sat beside him and told him what had happened earlier
(d) She threw her arms around him and smothered him with kisses

12. How did Sabina feel about Franz having told his wife of their affair?
(a) Angry
(b) Happy
(c) Burdoned
(d) Relieved

13. Why did Tereza refuse the job offer as photographer?
(a) She was afraid her job would keep her away from Tomas
(b) She had no interest photographing cactuses
(c) She wanted a more prestegious job
(d) She didn't like the woman editor at the magazine

14. What did Marie-Claude do to spend her time while in the hospital?
(a) Paint
(b) Listen to the radio
(c) Read books
(d) Knit

15. Whose quartet is based on the following two motifs: "Must it be?" "It must be."
(a) Mozart
(b) Beethoven
(c) Bach
(d) Webber

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the one thing that Tereza's mother did not allow to exist in her home?

2. What did Franz like to take part in?

3. Who did Franz respect and worship?

4. How did Tomas avoid falling in love with the women he became intimate with?

5. What did Sabina do to get back at Tomas for looking at his watch while they made love?

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