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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. Why does Ludvik want to have an affair with Helena?

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

3. According to Ludvik, what is the one good feature about newspapers?

4. What is Helena's favorite word?

5. After Ludvik's exile and return, Jaroslav asks Ludvik to join him where?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Jaroslav feel about Ludvik when they see each other after Ludvik's sentence at Ostrava?

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

5. What does Christian living mean to Kostka?

6. Describe Jaroslav's house.

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

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

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

10. What makes Kostka afraid of women?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the symbolism inherent in the gifts Ludvik and Lucie give to each other during their time together in Ostrava.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Fully describe the ceremony of the Ride of the Kings. What is the significance of this ceremony in the book?

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