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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ludvik want to have an affair with Helena?
(a) He hates her father.
(b) He hates her husband.
(c) She is very beautiful.
(d) He loves her.

2. Ludvik and Kostka, just before Kostka returns to the hospital, come to an ideological impasse. How long ago were they in the same position?
(a) Nine years.
(b) Fifteen years.
(c) Seven years.
(d) Fourteen years.

3. Where is the man Ludvik asks for at the booth at the gate of the hospital?
(a) He is in his office.
(b) He is out on lunch.
(c) He did not come to work that day.
(d) He just left and is on his way out.

4. Why did Lucie spend time with the gang from her childhood?
(a) Her parents died.
(b) She loved one of the members.
(c) She didn't have anyone else.
(d) She was head of the gang.

5. What instrument is Jaroslav's favorite in his house, of all his possessions?
(a) The violin.
(b) The cello.
(c) The harmonium.
(d) The viola.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ludvik finally goes before the plenary session of the Department of Natural Sciences, how many people speak for him?

2. When did Helena realize she was in love with Zemanek?

3. According to Ludvik, what kind of woman is Marketa?

4. Where was Ludvik summoned the day after he returned to his post at University in his third year?

5. What honor is given to Vladimir in part four?

(see the answer key)

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