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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Marketa and Ludvik reunite at University, how does Marketa act?
(a) She tells Ludvik she has another lover.
(b) She ignores Ludvik completely.
(c) She professes her love for Ludvik.
(d) Exactly the same.

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

3. Who is Ludvik's first friend, or the person that sticks out most to him, in his group of black-insignias?
(a) Varga.
(b) Pavel.
(c) Zizkov.
(d) Honza.

4. How is the local hospital in Moravia set up?
(a) A small, sad shack.
(b) A complex of buildings spread out.
(c) One large building of concrete.
(d) Two identical towers facing each other.

5. What did Zemanek say to Helena in the heat of an argument when their daughter was five?
(a) That he believed Zdena wasn't his daughter.
(b) He was sorry they were fighting and he loves her.
(c) They married out of Party discipline.
(d) Everyone loves in different ways.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once Ludvik lost the rights to his University studies he expected to be notified of what compulsory service?

2. Who narrates part three of "The Joke"?

3. 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?

4. Helena believes that there is no split between what?

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

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