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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years did Jaroslav and Ludvik share a school bench when they were younger?
(a) Five years.
(b) Three years.
(c) Eight years.
(d) Ten years.

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?
(a) Pavel.
(b) Marketa.
(c) Candlestick, again.
(d) Lucie.

3. What helped spread the resurgence of folk music in Jaroslav's university years?
(a) Communism.
(b) Nihilism.
(c) Christianity.
(d) Capitalism.

4. What music does Jaroslav compare to folk music?
(a) Romantic.
(b) Chamber.
(c) Baroque.
(d) Jazz.

5. What does Ludvik order for lunch with Helena?
(a) Chicken and vegetables with another round of rye.
(b) Roulade of beef and another round of rye, with a soda chaser.
(c) Local bean stew and beer.
(d) Fried cheese.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where was Ludvik summoned the day after he returned to his post at University in his third year?

4. How did Jaroslav meet his future wife?

5. As a student, where did Ludvik hold an important post?

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