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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Helena, what does Zemanek live on?
(a) Hard work.
(b) Drink.
(c) Applause.
(d) His morals.

2. What organ does Helena have trouble with, under the slightest bit of exertion?
(a) Her stomach.
(b) Her heart.
(c) Her brain.
(d) Her lungs.

3. 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) Their differences endear Kostka to Ludvik.
(d) Ludvik really dislikes Kostka.

4. When Ludvik was a young boy in school, financial troubles almost prevented his continuing education. Who saved Ludvik in the eleventh hour?
(a) His mother.
(b) His father.
(c) His aunt.
(d) His grandmother.

5. When did Ludvik meet Marketa?
(a) Around 1948.
(b) Around 1945
(c) Around 1958.
(d) Around 1940.

Short Answer Questions

1. Moravia reminds the narrator of what city?

2. After a disappointing leave in pursuit of the infamous 'Candlestick,' Ludvik decides the same weekend as Stana's wedding to go off on his own. Who does Ludvik meet this weekend?

3. What emotion alarms the narrator of part five just before meeting Helena?

4. How long did the wedding festivities last between Zemanek and Helena?

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

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