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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Ludvik.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ludvik think of this woman's voice who shaved him?
(a) It is the voice of a stranger.
(b) It is the voice he recognizes most.
(c) It is very formal and cold.
(d) It is very soothing.

2. What floor does Kostka live on?
(a) The fifth floor.
(b) The third floor.
(c) The second floor.
(d) The fourth floor.

3. Ludvik asks Kostka for a recommendation for what service?
(a) A shave.
(b) A decent dinner.
(c) A store that sells liquor.
(d) Entertainment for the evening.

4. How does Kostka receive Ludvik after not seeing each other in so long?
(a) Kostka was pleasant to Ludvik, but excused himself quickly.
(b) Kostka did not want to see Ludvik.
(c) Kostka is glad to see Ludvik.
(d) Kostka was cold to Ludvik.

5. 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) Fourteen years.
(b) Seven years.
(c) Fifteen years.
(d) Nine years.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many empty chairs are at the barber where Ludvik goes to get a shave?

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

3. How does the narrator view the town square of his hometown after his long absence?

4. Ludvik decides to leave his hotel shortly after arriving for the first time. What does he want to do?

5. Where does Kostka live?

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