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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. Ludvik asks Kostka for a recommendation for what service?

2. What did Zemanek say to Helena in the heat of an argument when their daughter was five?

3. Helena believes that there is no split between what?

4. What does Helena's co-workers say about her at work?

5. Why is Helena going to Moravia?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ludvik find out the identity of the woman who shaved him?

2. What was Helena's first meeting with Ludvik like, according to Helena?

3. What were the common criticisms given to students at University in the Party? Ludvik describes them as "seeds" that all the students carried with them, to be used against themselves at a moment's notice.

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

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

6. Why did Ludvik send Marketa the postcard?

7. Describe the circumstances under which Helena fell in love with Zemanek.

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

9. What is Kostka's living situation?

10. How does Helena feel about the Party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways and how does Kostka succeed with Lucie that Ludvik never did? Compare and contrast their relationships.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the time Ludvik spent in Ostrava. How was he as a person before he went? What major events happened there? How did he change?

Essay Topic 3

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

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