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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Seven: Ludvik, Jaroslav, Helena.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the narrator in part five?
(a) Jaroslav.
(b) Zemanek.
(c) Ludvik.
(d) Lucie.

2. In the beginning of the novel, the narrator claims his mission could have been completed in what city?
(a) Prague.
(b) Tisovec.
(c) Bratislava.
(d) Brno.

3. Who leads a traditional Moravian wedding?
(a) The groom.
(b) The patriarch.
(c) The witness.
(d) The bride.

4. What was Helena doing at the age of eighteen?
(a) Schoolwork.
(b) Raising her child.
(c) In the gallows.
(d) Espionage.

5. Ludvik decides to leave his hotel shortly after arriving for the first time. What does he want to do?
(a) Obtain something to eat.
(b) Send a letter at the post office.
(c) Ask an acquaintance for a discreet favor.
(d) Buy a new suit.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Jaroslav meet his future wife?

2. What pastime do seemingly all people of Miss Broz's generation love to participate in?

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

4. What does Zemanek teach at University?

5. How does Ludvik find Kostka's flat?

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