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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Kostka reveals how he feels about Ludvik. What does Kostka call Ludvik?
(a) His adversary.
(b) His idol.
(c) His mentor.
(d) His best friend.

2. Why did Lucie spend time with the gang from her childhood?
(a) Her parents died.
(b) She didn't have anyone else.
(c) She loved one of the members.
(d) She was head of the gang.

3. What was Lucie caught stealing before she left Ostrava?
(a) Clothes from a laundry.
(b) Flowers from a graveyard.
(c) Food from children.
(d) Milk from a shepherd.

4. The only person Lucie related her past to is Kostka. Who is the only person Kostka told?
(a) Marketa.
(b) The director of the state-farm.
(c) Ludvik.
(d) Jaroslav.

5. What does Ludvik order for lunch with Helena?
(a) Chicken and vegetables with another round of rye.
(b) Roulade of beef and another round of rye, with a soda chaser.
(c) Fried cheese.
(d) Local bean stew and beer.

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

7. Who gave Helena the pendant she wears?
(a) Zemanek.
(b) Her child.
(c) Her father.
(d) Ludvik.

8. What do Ludvik and Helena drink while waiting for lunch?
(a) Vodka.
(b) Slivovitz.
(c) Rye.
(d) Rum.

9. What music does Jaroslav compare to folk music?
(a) Chamber.
(b) Romantic.
(c) Jazz.
(d) Baroque.

10. Jaroslav states, "It's not your __________ that condemn you to to solitude, it's your __________."
(a) Allies, opressors.
(b) Opressors, allies.
(c) Enemies, friends.
(d) Friends, enemies.

11. What is the narrator doing when part four begins?
(a) Daydreaming.
(b) Working.
(c) Writing.
(d) Eating.

12. How many years did Jaroslav and Ludvik share a school bench when they were younger?
(a) Eight years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Three years.

13. What is engraved on the silver pendant Helena wears?
(a) A heart.
(b) Stalin.
(c) The Kremlin.
(d) A star.

14. What does Ludvik's friend call the simulated, state-approved baptism?
(a) "Welcoming new citizens to life."
(b) "Meeting of infant-citizens."
(c) "The assimilation rite."
(d) "Registration of baby-comrades."

15. What event brought Ludvik and Kostka together for their first conversation?
(a) Kostka stands up for Ludvik's intellectual freedom.
(b) Ludvik stands up for Kostka's girlfriend.
(c) Ludvik stands up for Kostka's religious freedom.
(d) Kostka stands up for Marketa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Kostka believe Ludvik is living, figuratively?

2. How did the children help the unknown girl?

3. Who looks after Lucie after she starts at the state-farm?

4. How long ago did Jaroslav's father die from the beginning of part four?

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

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