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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Helena.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Zemanek and Helena after the demonstration in Old Town Square?
(a) They decided to meet up after returning to University.
(b) They held hands and roamed through Prague.
(c) They joined the riot.
(d) They parted ways.

2. What does Zemanek do at university?
(a) Lecture on Stalin.
(b) Lecture on math.
(c) Lecture on history.
(d) Lecture on Marxism.

3. How does Ludvik find Kostka's flat?
(a) It is dingy.
(b) It is overly lavish.
(c) It is sparse.
(d) It is very attractive.

4. What happened in 1956 and how did it affect Helena and Zemanek?
(a) Stalin became a hero but Helena didn't like him.
(b) Stalin became a hero but Pavel didn't like him.
(c) Stalin's crimes came out, but Helena remained loyal.
(d) Stalin's crimes came out, but Pavel remained loyal.

5. According to Helena, what does Zemanek live on?
(a) Applause.
(b) His morals.
(c) Drink.
(d) Hard work.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who at Helena's work station likes her?

2. How much money does Ludvik pull out of his pocket to pay the woman for his shave?

3. How did Helena meet Zemanek?

4. How many empty chairs are at the barber where Ludvik goes to get a shave?

5. Who is the narrator of the part two?

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