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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While Kostka is farming in western Bohemia, there are sightings of a young girl nobody knows. What do the children think she is?
(a) A ghost.
(b) A gypsy.
(c) A fairy.
(d) A vandal.

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

3. How does Ludvik find Kostka's flat?
(a) It is overly lavish.
(b) It is dingy.
(c) It is sparse.
(d) It is very attractive.

4. What emotion alarms the narrator of part five just before meeting Helena?
(a) Excitement.
(b) Indifference.
(c) Nervousness.
(d) Dread.

5. Why doesn't Lucie want to return to her father?
(a) His new wife won't allow Lucie to stay with them.
(b) He is an invalid and she doesn't want to care for him.
(c) He is in prison.
(d) He used to beat her.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Ludvik sits down to have a shave, what does he do?

3. Even though Ludvik senses Helena is ready to consummate their affair, he decides to take his time. What do they do first?

4. Where did Zemanek go at the beginning of part two?

5. Moravia reminds the narrator of what city?

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