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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What instrument is Jaroslav's favorite in his house, of all his possessions?
(a) The harmonium.
(b) The viola.
(c) The violin.
(d) The cello.

2. What does Ludvik's friend call the simulated, state-approved baptism?
(a) "Meeting of infant-citizens."
(b) "Welcoming new citizens to life."
(c) "The assimilation rite."
(d) "Registration of baby-comrades."

3. When did Helena realize she was in love with Zemanek?
(a) At a meeting for the Youth League.
(b) While visiting Italy with their ensemble.
(c) After they married.
(d) On the anniversary of the Liberation in Old Town Square.

4. What happened in 1956 and how did it affect Helena and Zemanek?
(a) Stalin became a hero but Pavel didn't like him.
(b) Stalin's crimes came out, but Pavel remained loyal.
(c) Stalin's crimes came out, but Helena remained loyal.
(d) Stalin became a hero but Helena didn't like him.

5. According to Ludvik, what is the one good feature about newspapers?
(a) The uses for leftover newspaper.
(b) The journalists.
(c) They make no noise.
(d) They spread the news.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Helena's co-workers say about her at work?

2. Jaroslav states, "It's not your __________ that condemn you to to solitude, it's your __________."

3. How does Ludvik describe himself at university, in his second year?

4. What does the narrator of part five have for breakfast before meeting Helena?

5. How does Ludvik feel about the differences between himself and Kostka?

(see the answer key)

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