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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Franz had given up scores of women because of what misunderstanding?
(a) He had been affraid of wounding his wife
(b) He thought his wife had been faithful to him
(c) He was afraid he could not keep a secret
(d) He thought being a virtuous and faithful man would help improve his marriage

2. What is Franz's attitude when it comes to love and strength
(a) Being in love makes one strong
(b) Using one's strength on a loved one is considered violence
(c) Strong people don't know how to love
(d) Love means renouncing strength

3. After Sabina settled in Paris, what were her thoughts about Franz?
(a) She was sorry to have been so impatient with him
(b) She wished he had never publicized their affair
(c) She felt guilty for having left him without a word
(d) She imagined the possibility of them one day uniting

4. What did Tomas initially feel when he discovered Tereza had left for Prague?
(a) Freedom
(b) Bitterness
(c) Rage
(d) Confusion

5. Why was Marie-Claude so rude to Sabina?
(a) To make clear to Sabina (and others) what the real balance of power was between the two of them
(b) To take revenge on Sabina, who she knew was having an affair with her husband, by embarrassing her
(c) Because that's the type of person she is
(d) To get revenge on her husband, who she knew loves Sabina

6. What did Sabina do to get back at Tomas for looking at his watch while they made love?
(a) Spray his jacket with perfume
(b) Leave lipstick on his shirt
(c) Take away his watch
(d) Hide one his socks

7. What world evoked in Sabina a sweet, nostalgic memory of her homeland?
(a) Gardens
(b) Parks
(c) Cemetaries
(d) Churches

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

9. In Part 4, Chapter 1, what aroma did Tereza notice on Tomas's hair?
(a) a woman's groin
(b) lipstick
(c) perfume
(d) alcohol

10. In chapter 1, where does Franza want to take Sabina?
(a) New York
(b) Palermo
(c) Paris
(d) Santorini

11. What did Tereza purchase every morning for Karenin?
(a) A roll
(b) A bisquit
(c) Slice of cake
(d) A sandwich

12. With regards to love, what was Sabina's nature?
(a) Reserved
(b) Affectionate
(c) Standoffish
(d) Open and honest

13. What happened to Tereza's father after her mother left him?
(a) He remarried
(b) He died in a car accident
(c) He left town
(d) He was imprisoned

14. Why did Tereza stay at Tomas's home for a week during her initial visit?
(a) He invited her to stay
(b) She sprained her ankle
(c) She caem down with the flu
(d) She asked to stay, dreading returning to her mother's home

15. In Tereza's eyes, what did books represent?
(a) A world of intellectuals
(b) A fair and just world
(c) An emblem of the secret brotherhood
(d) A secret world of schools

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Franz say about New York?

2. What does Franz worry about daily?

3. What incident led Franz to tell his wife about his affair?

4. What does Marie-Anne and her mother do when they have a party?

5. What did Franz's words about love and strength do to Sabina?

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