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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Six: Kostka.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long was Lucie in reform school?
(a) Three years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Six months.
(d) One year.

2. Why did Lucie spend time with the gang from her childhood?
(a) Her parents died.
(b) She didn't have anyone else.
(c) She was head of the gang.
(d) She loved one of the members.

3. Who discovered where the unknown girl was spending her nights?
(a) The doctor of western Bohemia
(b) The director of the farm and a chairman of the Local Council.
(c) A teacher from the school in the village.
(d) The police.

4. What does the narrator of part five have for breakfast before meeting Helena?
(a) Cocoa and two rolls.
(b) Coffee and toast.
(c) Potato pancakes.
(d) A hearty breakfast and a shot of vodka.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Helena claims she would do anything to save her marriage. Why?

2. The only person Lucie related her past to is Kostka. Who is the only person Kostka told?

3. When does Helena believe her co-workers started disliking her?

4. What was Lucie caught stealing before she left Ostrava?

5. How did Helena meet Ludvik?

(see the answer key)

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