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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 kind of garland did Vlasta wear in her hair on her wedding day?
(a) Sage.
(b) Lilac.
(c) Thyme.
(d) Rosemary.

2. How does Ludvik describe himself at university, in his second year?
(a) A man in love with one woman.
(b) A man at one with the regime.
(c) A man with one goal.
(d) A man of many faces.

3. What does the narrator of part five really want for breakfast before meeting Helena?
(a) A hearty breakfast and a shot of vodka.
(b) A red-eye.
(c) Yogurt and fruit.
(d) Coffee and toast.

4. Zemanek and Helena were together for nearly two years when what happened?
(a) Zemanek was called before a committee and kept out of Helena's way.
(b) Helena became pregnant.
(c) Helena was called before a committee and kept out of Zemanek's way.
(d) Zemanek asked her to marry him.

5. What favor does Ludvik ask of Kostka?
(a) Ludvik asks Kostka to get him a job.
(b) Ludvik asks Kostka to lend him some clothes.
(c) Ludvik asks Kostka to buy him dinner.
(d) Ludvik asks Kostka to use his flat.

Short Answer Questions

1. The day following their one-day reunion, Ludvik phones Marketa. What happens?

2. After Ludvik's meeting with the board he is prompted by a Communist friend to go see who?

3. Who said, "May melancholy never taint my name."?

4. What is engraved on the silver pendant Helena wears?

5. Why is Helena going to Moravia?

(see the answer key)

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