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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 24-31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia?
(a) 1942.
(b) 1939.
(c) 1940.
(d) 1943.

2. What is the name of the story Sisovsky's father wrote about a Jewish boy who speaks textbook German, flavorless Czech and simple Yiddish?
(a) "Tongue Twister."
(b) "Mother Tongue."
(c) "Many Tongues."
(d) "A Simpler Tongue."

3. What does Sisovsky claim to hate when talking with Zuckerman in the beginning of the novel?
(a) Philosophers.
(b) Politicians.
(c) Magicians.
(d) Ideologues.

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

5. What river flows through Prague?
(a) Filip River.
(b) Kuhnl River.
(c) Kalousek River.
(d) Vltava River.

Short Answer Questions

1. What quiet, lovely, residential area is referred to as the Venice of Prague?

2. How is Sisovsky connected to Judaism?

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

4. What does Sisovsky admire very much about Zuckerman?

5. Sisovsky tells Zuckerman his father would have never been published in Czechoslovakia because of his what?

(see the answer key)

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