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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Helena.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 is glad to see Ludvik.
(c) Kostka was cold to Ludvik.
(d) Kostka did not want to see Ludvik.

2. How does Ludvik feel about the differences between himself and Kostka?
(a) Ludvik gets very angry with Kostka.
(b) Ludvik hates to argue with Kostka.
(c) Ludvik really dislikes Kostka.
(d) Their differences endear Kostka to Ludvik.

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) To do a feature on the Ride of the Kings.
(d) She made up a reason to get away from Ludvik.

4. How does the narrator view the town square of his hometown after his long absence?
(a) He finds it changed from his memory.
(b) He finds it charming.
(c) He finds it unsightly.
(d) He finds it beautiful.

5. At the beginning of the novel, how long has the narrator been away from his home?
(a) Twenty years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Five years.
(d) Fifteen years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What favor does Ludvik ask of Kostka?

2. What organ does Helena have trouble with, under the slightest bit of exertion?

3. Who at Helena's work station likes her?

4. How did Helena meet Zemanek?

5. What happened in 1956 and how did it affect Helena and Zemanek?

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