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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After a separation in which Marketa fares far better than Ludvik, he sends her something to hurt her. What is it that he sends Marketa?
(a) A photograph of Stalin.
(b) A joke in letter.
(c) A joke on a postcard.
(d) A poem in a letter.

2. Ludvik decides to leave his hotel shortly after arriving for the first time. What does he want to do?
(a) Obtain something to eat.
(b) Ask an acquaintance for a discreet favor.
(c) Send a letter at the post office.
(d) Buy a new suit.

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

4. When Zemanek spoke out against Ludvik in his hearing about the postcard, he quotes one person at length. Who is it?
(a) Joseph Stalin.
(b) Julius Fucik.
(c) Alexander Dubcek.
(d) Gustav Husak.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is engraved on the silver pendant Helena wears?

2. What is the narrator doing when part four begins?

3. Where does Kostka live?

4. The day following their one-day reunion, Ludvik phones Marketa. What happens?

5. How does Ludvik persuade Helena to go into Kostka's flat?

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