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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As a student, where did Ludvik hold an important post?
(a) Justice of Collegiate Students.
(b) League of University Students.
(c) Society of Students.
(d) Sect of Young Marxists.

2. Ludvik and Kostka sit in Kostka's flat before he has to go back to the hospital and chat over what?
(a) Tea.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Juice.
(d) Vodka.

3. At the end of her first year at university, Marketa is sent away by who?
(a) The Comrades.
(b) Her parents.
(c) Ludvik.
(d) Her professor.

4. Though Ludvik claims to not be a big lover of poetry, he carried three books of poetry with him. Who was the poet that authored these books?
(a) Pavel Zajicek.
(b) MIlan Rufus.
(c) Andre Brenton.
(d) Frantisek Halas.

5. 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 poem in a letter.
(b) A joke in letter.
(c) A photograph of Stalin.
(d) A joke on a postcard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kostka hopes that Ludvik will use his flat for what?

2. What is the name of the narrator's hometown?

3. According to Helena, what does Zemanek live on?

4. Why is Helena going to Moravia?

5. Ludvik overhears his neighbors in the hotel as soon as he is settled in. What does he learn about the neighbors?

(see the answer key)

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