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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Helena move to Prague?

2. Ludvik asks Kostka for a recommendation for what service?

3. As a student, where did Ludvik hold an important post?

4. When does Helena believe her co-workers started disliking her?

5. How does Zdena feel about Zemanek?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Marketa react to the postcard Ludvik sent?

2. What is Helena's credo?

3. What is Kostka's living situation?

4. How does Helena feel about the Party?

5. How does Helena feel about younger women?

6. Why does Ludvik feel frustrated when he leaves the barber for his shave?

7. How does Ludvik take the first part of his shave?

8. Why don't Helena's coworkers like her?

9. How is Ludvik's attitude immediately following his move to Ostrava?

10. What is a typical day in the life of Ludvik at Ostrava?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe a genuine Moravian wedding. Pick some symbols to describe, compare and contrast.

Essay Topic 2

Outline Kostka's belief system and the major fallacies reflected in the life he leads.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the altercation between Jaroslav and Vlasta at the end of "The Joke". How does their fight reflect their whole relationship?

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