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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) Ten.
(b) Six.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Jaroslav go to University?

2. When Zemanek spoke out against Ludvik in his hearing about the postcard, he quotes one person at length. Who is it?

3. How did Jaroslav meet his future wife?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What event called Kostka's Christianity into question by the administration at the University?

6. Describe Jaroslav's house.

7. Describe Jaroslav's dream at the beginning of part four.

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

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

10. How is Jaroslav's planning developing for the upcoming Ride of the Kings progressing?

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