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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What Czech writer does Zuckerman meet in the beginning of the novel?
(a) Damek Kafka.
(b) Zdenek Kafka.
(c) Zdenek Sisovsky.
(d) Damek Sisovsky.

2. What guest at Klenek's is a great writer who is scared of everything, especially the government?
(a) Mr. Cunek.
(b) Mr. Fierlinger.
(c) Mr. Sedivy.
(d) Mr. Vodicka.

3. What month is dated in the beginning of "The Prague Orgy"?
(a) March.
(b) January.
(c) November.
(d) December.

4. Why does the Czech government allow Klenek to live in Prague?
(a) To distract the people.
(b) To tax his earnings.
(c) To inspire the people.
(d) To be graced by his presence.

5. What does the title of Olga's best-seller translate to in English?
(a) Belonging.
(b) Laughing.
(c) Longing.
(d) Loving.

6. What does Bolotka say Olga's lover does all day long?
(a) Plays the violin.
(b) Writes poetry.
(c) Watches television.
(d) Sleeps.

7. What does Olga tell Bolotka she will steal tonight at Klenek's party?
(a) An AK-47.
(b) A grenade.
(c) A Russian tank.
(d) A dog.

8. Where is Klenek currently directing film in the narrative?
(a) Poland.
(b) France.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Russia.

9. What is the name of the famous bridge and tourist attraction in Prague?
(a) Vladimir Bridge.
(b) Petera Bridge.
(c) Vltava Bridge.
(d) Charles Bridge.

10. What is the name of Olga's best-seller?
(a) Touha.
(b) Karvina.
(c) Prelouc.
(d) Nachod.

11. What are not allowed at the orgy parties at Klenek's?
(a) Food.
(b) Drugs.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Police.

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

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

14. Who begs Zuckerman to stay and have sex at the Klenek party?
(a) Anna.
(b) Olga.
(c) Claus.
(d) Helga.

15. Who has possession of Sisovsky's father's stories?
(a) Eva.
(b) Gina.
(c) Sonia.
(d) Olga.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old does the narrator describe the woman with Sisovsky as being in the beginning of the novel?

2. In what language did Sisovsky's father write?

3. Sisovsky explains in telling of his father that another Gestapo officer in the next town had a Jewish what?

4. When did Sisovsky's father die?

5. What is Eva's profession in America?

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