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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 did Ludvik play when he was a schoolboy?
(a) A guitar.
(b) A violin.
(c) A trumpet.
(d) A clarinet.

2. In what state is Helena when she finally leaves Kostka's flat a few minutes before seven?
(a) Lucid.
(b) Sober.
(c) Drunk.
(d) Secure.

3. What is the name of Helena's daughter?
(a) Marketa.
(b) Lucie.
(c) Zdena.
(d) Helena.

4. What does Helena claim she is looking for?
(a) Love.
(b) New ideals.
(c) New dreams.
(d) A new political party.

5. When did Helena realize she was in love with Zemanek?
(a) While visiting Italy with their ensemble.
(b) After they married.
(c) At a meeting for the Youth League.
(d) On the anniversary of the Liberation in Old Town Square.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Helena describe Ludvik during their lunch together.

2. What event brought Ludvik and Kostka together for their first conversation?

3. Who is the narrator of part six?

4. How does the narrator view the town square of his hometown after his long absence?

5. What movie does Ludvik end up watching in his pursuit of the person he is following on his weekend alone?

(see the answer key)

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