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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Helena arrives in Moravia, where does she go first?
(a) The milk bar.
(b) The church.
(c) Her hotel.
(d) The cafeteria.

2. Even though Ludvik senses Helena is ready to consummate their affair, he decides to take his time. What do they do first?
(a) Played cards.
(b) Drink more rye.
(c) Read poetry.
(d) Drink vodka.

3. What instrument is Jaroslav's favorite in his house, of all his possessions?
(a) The harmonium.
(b) The viola.
(c) The cello.
(d) The violin.

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

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

6. According to Ludvik, what is the one good feature about newspapers?
(a) The uses for leftover newspaper.
(b) They spread the news.
(c) The journalists.
(d) They make no noise.

7. How does the narrator of part five kill time before meeting Helena?
(a) Visits all the old childhood haunts.
(b) Reads a paper and goes into a church.
(c) Takes a nap.
(d) Sits on a bench for two hours.

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

9. Why doesn't Lucie want to return to her father?
(a) He used to beat her.
(b) He is an invalid and she doesn't want to care for him.
(c) He is in prison.
(d) His new wife won't allow Lucie to stay with them.

10. Who teaches Lucie about Christianity?
(a) Jaroslav.
(b) Marketa.
(c) Kostka.
(d) Ludvik.

11. Who is Vladimir?
(a) The son of Jaroslav.
(b) The brother of Ludvik.
(c) The son of Ludvik.
(d) The brother of Jaroslav.

12. What is Jaroslav's secret nickname for Ludvik?
(a) The Pied Piper.
(b) Mary, quite contrary.
(c) Humpty-Dumpty.
(d) Little Jack Horner.

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

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

15. What brought Jaroslav and Ludvik together when they were young boys?
(a) They were both half-orphans.
(b) They were both very smart.
(c) They both liked to go fishing.
(d) They are cousins.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Jaroslav meet his future wife?

2. What helped spread the resurgence of folk music in Jaroslav's university years?

3. Who finally broke Lucie of her fear of physical intimacy?

4. Why did Lucie spend time with the gang from her childhood?

5. After Ludvik's exile and return, Jaroslav asks Ludvik to join him where?

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