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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Ludvik's exile and return, Jaroslav asks Ludvik to join him where?
(a) At a rehearsal for the ensemble.
(b) At a dinner with his wife.
(c) At University for a class.
(d) At a meeting for the Party.

2. What helped spread the resurgence of folk music in Jaroslav's university years?
(a) Capitalism.
(b) Nihilism.
(c) Christianity.
(d) Communism.

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

4. How long was Lucie in reform school?
(a) One year.
(b) Five years.
(c) Six months.
(d) Three years.

5. Who looks after Lucie after she starts at the state-farm?
(a) Jaroslav.
(b) Helena.
(c) Ludvik.
(d) Kostka.

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

7. On what condition is Lucie allowed to stay in western Bohemia?
(a) She must work at the state-farm.
(b) She must work in the prison, doing laundry.
(c) She must work in the barber shop, giving shaves.
(d) She must work in a restaurant, serving food.

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

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

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

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

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

13. What is Jaroslav particularly fond of, as he details in part four?
(a) Baroque music.
(b) Jazz music.
(c) Moravian folk music.
(d) Chamber music.

14. How much longer was Kostka at University after Ludvik was expelled?
(a) Six months.
(b) Two years.
(c) One year.
(d) Three years.

15. What instrument did Ludvik play when he was a schoolboy?
(a) A trumpet.
(b) A guitar.
(c) A violin.
(d) A clarinet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What honor is given to Vladimir in part four?

2. What brought Jaroslav home from University earlier than expected?

3. What is Helena's favorite word?

4. How many years did Jaroslav and Ludvik share a school bench when they were younger?

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

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