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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 kind of garland did Vlasta wear in her hair on her wedding day?
(a) Thyme.
(b) Lilac.
(c) Rosemary.
(d) Sage.

2. How many empty chairs are at the barber where Ludvik goes to get a shave?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

3. Why is Helena going to Moravia?
(a) To do a feature on the gallows.
(b) She made up a reason to get closer to Ludvik.
(c) She made up a reason to get away from Ludvik.
(d) To do a feature on the Ride of the Kings.

4. Kostka hopes that Ludvik will use his flat for what?
(a) "Something very laughable."
(b) "Something really beautiful."
(c) "Something very clean."
(d) "Something destructive."

5. On what condition is Lucie allowed to stay in western Bohemia?
(a) She must work at the state-farm.
(b) She must work in the barber shop, giving shaves.
(c) She must work in the prison, doing laundry.
(d) She must work in a restaurant, serving food.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who said, "May melancholy never taint my name."?

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

4. How many mothers sit in a semi-circle in the simulated baptism in part five?

5. What is the name of the woman who shaves Ludvik?

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