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

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

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

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

5. What happened at night that caused Tereza to fear that time of the day?
(a) She had nightmares.
(b) She dwelt on Tomas's infidelities
(c) She trembled
(d) She dwelt on Tomas abandoning her

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Franz say about New York?

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

3. What was Sabina's views of modern music?

4. Franz had given up scores of women because of what misunderstanding?

5. What is the meaning of Tereza's secret vice, her long looks and frequent glances in the mirror?

Short Essay Questions

1. Is reaching the lightness of being Sabina's goal?

2. In Part 3, Chapter 4, what is the immigrant's reaction to Sabina's behavior?

3. Do you think that Tomas and Tereaz met by chance or by fate?

4. What were Tereza's dreams about?

5. What argument does Tereza use when she rejects the offer to take photos of a cactus?

6. In Part 3, Chapter 4, how does Sabina feel about her own unfairness towards the immigrants?

7. How does Franz expect Marie-Claude to react to his confession about his affairs and how does she actually respond?

8. What happens to Franz after Sabina leaves him for good?

9. Describe Franz's love for Sabina.

10. What type of daughter was Tereza? What was her lifestyle like?

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