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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Kostka's child when he was made to decide his stance on religion in the Party?
(a) One year old.
(b) Five years old.
(c) Three years old.
(d) Ten years old.

2. How does Zdena feel about Zemanek?
(a) She is impartial to him.
(b) She worships him.
(c) She loathes him.
(d) She likes him enough to get by.

3. What is the narrator doing when part four begins?
(a) Daydreaming.
(b) Eating.
(c) Working.
(d) Writing.

4. Zemanek and Helena were together for nearly two years when what happened?
(a) Zemanek asked her to marry him.
(b) Zemanek was called before a committee and kept out of Helena's way.
(c) Helena was called before a committee and kept out of Zemanek's way.
(d) Helena became pregnant.

5. Helena believes that there is no split between what?
(a) Husband and wife.
(b) Public and private selves.
(c) Church and state.
(d) Politics and morals.

Short Answer Questions

1. What brought Jaroslav and Ludvik together when they were young boys?

2. Who teaches Lucie about Christianity?

3. How did Jaroslav meet his future wife?

4. Who is the narrator of part four?

5. Why doesn't Lucie want to return to her father?

(see the answer key)

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