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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who leads a traditional Moravian wedding?

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

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

4. Jaroslav states, "It's not your __________ that condemn you to to solitude, it's your __________."

5. How long was Lucie in reform school?

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes Kostka afraid of women?

2. How does Kostka feel about how he treated Lucie, when he reflects back?

3. Describe the difference between Ludvik and Kostka's perceived relationship, according to Kostka.

4. What moved Jaroslav to become Vlasta's "protector?"

5. Why did Zemanek read Fucik at Ludvik's hearing?

6. Describe the way Ludvik is successful in his seduction of Helena.

7. How does Kostka justify leaving his wife and child?

8. What happened to the historical music and literature of Czech nation in the nineteenth century?

9. How does Ludvik's memory of Helena differ from Helena in reality, upon their meeting in Moravia?

10. Describe Kostka's analysis of Ludvik - what does Kostka feel Ludvik's deepest motives are?

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