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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 12-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who accused Eva and her family of being Jews in Europe?
(a) The Czech Deputy Prime Minister.
(b) The Czech Vice-Minster of Culture.
(c) The Czech Minister of Defence.
(d) The Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs.

2. This story of Eva leaving her husband foreshadows the narrator's self-discovery of what in the narrative?
(a) His Jewish roots.
(b) His purpose in life.
(c) His true religion.
(d) Buried treasure.

3. What does Eva believe she is for how she handled the bullish authorities in Europe?
(a) Brave.
(b) A traitor.
(c) Strong.
(d) Weak.

4. What was the name of the man Eva left her husband for in the narrative?
(a) Mr. Sobotka.
(b) Mr. Polak.
(c) Mr. Cunek.
(d) Mr. Skromach.

5. What does Sisovsky tell Zuckerman pursues Eva in their first meeting?
(a) A stray cat.
(b) German heroes.
(c) American yankees.
(d) Jewish demons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Czech people hate Eva for?

2. What was the man Eva left her husband for?

3. The character of Nathan Zuckerman is considered to be what to the author?

4. When does Sisovsky say he published one little satire in Prague?

5. What Czech writer does Zuckerman meet in the beginning of the novel?

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