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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Kovály discovers that the politicians wives are afraid of doing what?
(a) Leaving their houses after dark.
(b) Overhearing political discussions.
(c) Wearing unfashionable clothing.
(d) Anything that could be construed as disloyal to the party.

2. In the ghetto where she is taken, Kovály assists a person of which profession?
(a) A writer.
(b) An artist.
(c) A teacher.
(d) A physician.

3. This is the only Jewish person Kovály knew before the war who returns to Prague?
(a) Vlada.
(b) Her aunt.
(c) Rudolf Margolius.
(d) The local Rabbi.

4. Which army reaches Prague in May 1945?
(a) The American army.
(b) The Romanian army.
(c) The Russian army.
(d) The Canadian army.

5. What does Kovály want to focus on besides getting involved with the Communist Party?
(a) Emigrating to America.
(b) Rebuilding Prague.
(c) Fighting for democracy.
(d) Having a family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do people begin offering Kovály after Margolius accepts a high-ranking government job?

2. What is the most appealing form of government for the majority of Czechs following the war?

3. What is the reality of the Russian government?

4. While living in the ghetto, from what does Kovály rescue her invalid cousin?

5. Without work to do, what is said that people do all day?

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