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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Zemanek spoke out against Ludvik in his hearing about the postcard, he quotes one person at length. Who is it?
(a) Alexander Dubcek.
(b) Gustav Husak.
(c) Joseph Stalin.
(d) Julius Fucik.

2. How many boys were in the game from Lucie's childhood?
(a) Four.
(b) Ten.
(c) Six.
(d) Two.

3. As the woman cleans Ludvik's face with a towel, what does Ludvik pretend?
(a) She is caressing him.
(b) He is being cleaned by someone else.
(c) He is back in Prague with his regular barber.
(d) She is slapping him.

4. At the beginning of the novel, how long has the narrator been away from his home?
(a) Fifteen years.
(b) Twenty years.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Five years.

5. Ludvik and Kostka sit in Kostka's flat before he has to go back to the hospital and chat over what?
(a) Tea.
(b) Juice.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Vodka.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ludvik describe himself at university, in his second year?

2. What did the director of the state-farm call Lucie?

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

4. What is the name of Helena's daughter?

5. Zemanek and Helena were together for nearly two years when what happened?

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