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

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 cello.
(d) The violin.

2. What does Ludvik's group, marked by their black insignia, work on every morning?
(a) The mines.
(b) The roads.
(c) The hospitals.
(d) The sewers.

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

4. Even though Ludvik senses Helena is ready to consummate their affair, he decides to take his time. What do they do first?
(a) Drink vodka.
(b) Read poetry.
(c) Drink more rye.
(d) Played cards.

5. Where do Helena and Ludvik go after running around the woods and Helena sings, "Oh brightly shines the sun in our garden..."?
(a) Another town to get further away, where they decide to elope.
(b) A little inn for bread and sausuage.
(c) A little inn to rent a room.
(d) Ludvik runs off and Helena returns home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Kostka live?

2. Moravia reminds the narrator of what city?

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

4. Ludvik asks Kostka for a recommendation for what service?

5. After what family event did Ludvik denounce the Church?

(see the answer key)

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