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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the narrator go after he leaves the town square?
(a) His mother's house.
(b) His old school.
(c) To see a dear friend.
(d) His hotel.

2. Ludvik, as the woman giving him a shave soaps his face, slips into what?
(a) A fantasy.
(b) A nap.
(c) A lie.
(d) A conversation.

3. What did Zemanek give Helena, his most favorite possession, as a gesture of reconciliation?
(a) A locket with Helena's picture on it.
(b) A locket with Zemanek's picture on it.
(c) A locket with a picture of the Kremlin on it.
(d) A locket with Stalin's picture on it.

4. Who looks after Lucie after she starts at the state-farm?
(a) Ludvik.
(b) Helena.
(c) Kostka.
(d) Jaroslav.

5. Who at Helena's work station likes her?
(a) Jindra.
(b) Her boss.
(c) All the girls.
(d) Pavel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once Ludvik lost the rights to his University studies he expected to be notified of what compulsory service?

2. When Zemanek spoke out against Ludvik in his hearing about the postcard, he quotes one person at length. Who is it?

3. Ludvik asks Kostka for a recommendation for what service?

4. Who leads a traditional Moravian wedding?

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

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