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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Six: Kostka.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event brought Ludvik and Kostka together for their first conversation?
(a) Ludvik stands up for Kostka's religious freedom.
(b) Kostka stands up for Ludvik's intellectual freedom.
(c) Ludvik stands up for Kostka's girlfriend.
(d) Kostka stands up for Marketa.

2. Who said, "May melancholy never taint my name."?
(a) Stalin.
(b) Zedna.
(c) Moravia.
(d) Fucik.

3. Why is Helena going to Moravia?
(a) To do a feature on the gallows.
(b) She made up a reason to get away from Ludvik.
(c) She made up a reason to get closer to Ludvik.
(d) To do a feature on the Ride of the Kings.

4. When did Helena realize she was in love with Zemanek?
(a) After they married.
(b) While visiting Italy with their ensemble.
(c) At a meeting for the Youth League.
(d) On the anniversary of the Liberation in Old Town Square.

5. Who is the narrator of part six?
(a) Ludvik.
(b) Lucie.
(c) Helena.
(d) Kostka.

Short Answer Questions

1. Helena claims she would do anything to save her marriage. Why?

2. What was Lucie caught stealing before she left Ostrava?

3. While Kostka is farming in western Bohemia, there are sightings of a young girl nobody knows. What do the children think she is?

4. After Ludvik's exile and return, Jaroslav asks Ludvik to join him where?

5. When does Helena believe her co-workers started disliking her?

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