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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long ago did Jaroslav's father die from the beginning of part four?
(a) Four months ago.
(b) Three weeks ago.
(c) One year ago.
(d) Two years ago.

2. What is Helena's favorite word?
(a) Pure.
(b) Marvelous.
(c) Fabulous.
(d) Divine.

3. What kind of headstone marked the grave of Ludvik's mother?
(a) A grey cross.
(b) She did not get a grave marker, they were so poor.
(c) A black headstone.
(d) A white angel.

4. What honor is given to Vladimir in part four?
(a) He breaks a school record in track.
(b) He is appointed King of the festival.
(c) He wins a motorcycle race in Brno.
(d) He is voted to the Youth League.

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

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

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

8. Who is the narrator of part six?
(a) Lucie.
(b) Helena.
(c) Kostka.
(d) Ludvik.

9. After what family event did Ludvik denounce the Church?
(a) His mother's second wedding.
(b) His aunt's funeral.
(c) His cousin's wedding.
(d) His mother's funeral.

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

11. What was the narrator of part five doing just before the narration begins?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Walking.
(c) Eating.
(d) Traveling.

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

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

14. While Kostka is farming in western Bohemia, there are sightings of a young girl nobody knows. What do the children think she is?
(a) A vandal.
(b) A gypsy.
(c) A fairy.
(d) A ghost.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state is Helena when she finally leaves Kostka's flat a few minutes before seven?

2. What event brought Ludvik and Kostka together for their first conversation?

3. How far back does Jaroslav trace his beloved music back in history? Where do the musical roots begin?

4. What instrument did Ludvik play when he was a schoolboy?

5. What does Kostka decide to do when he resigns from University?

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