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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sisovsky claim the Czech government let them leave?
(a) They were rich.
(b) They wanted to.
(c) They were poor.
(d) They were exiled.

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

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

4. What does Sisovsky admire very much about Zuckerman?
(a) His car.
(b) His writing.
(c) His looks.
(d) His wealth.

5. Where does Bolotka tell Zuckerman Olga's lover is now?
(a) In the hospital.
(b) In jail.
(c) An insane asylum.
(d) In the cemetery.

6. Whose writing does Sisovsky describe studying in his first meeting with Zuckerman?
(a) Zeman.
(b) Sedivy.
(c) Kafka.
(d) Vondra.

7. Bolotka tells Zuckerman there are only microphones at Klenek's, not what?
(a) Spies.
(b) Video cameras.
(c) Satellites.
(d) Infiltrators.

8. The character of Nathan Zuckerman is considered to be what to the author?
(a) A stranger.
(b) A brother.
(c) An alter-ego.
(d) A cousin.

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

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

11. Who does Sisovsky claim he looks like in his family?
(a) His mother.
(b) His grandfather.
(c) His father.
(d) His uncle.

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

13. How old does the narrator describe the woman with Sisovsky as being in the beginning of the novel?
(a) 16.
(b) 24.
(c) 37.
(d) 40.

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

15. What kind of response did Zuckerman's famous novel have in America, according to Sisovsky?
(a) Scandalous.
(b) Intrigue.
(c) Angry.
(d) Grateful.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When was Philip Roth born?

3. Sisovsky explains Eva cannot return to Prague because she cannot do what there?

4. For what novel had Zuckerman achieved fame?

5. Who meets Zuckerman to show him around at Klenek's?

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