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

2. When Ludvik finally goes before the plenary session of the Department of Natural Sciences, how many people speak for him?
(a) Two, Marketa and Zemanek.
(b) Three - Marketa, Zemanek and Pavel.
(c) One, only Marketa.
(d) None.

3. Where did Zemanek go at the beginning of part two?
(a) Brno.
(b) Bratislava.
(c) Prague.
(d) Moravia.

4. How did Helena meet Zemanek?
(a) At the Fucik Song and Dance Ensemble.
(b) In Old Town Square.
(c) In class at University.
(d) On St. John's Bridge.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator of part five really want for breakfast before meeting Helena?

2. Where does the narrator go after he leaves the town square?

3. How does Kostka receive Ludvik after not seeing each other in so long?

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

5. Ludvik sees an old friend at the simulated baptism. What is the old friend's name?

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