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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While living in the ghetto, from what does Kovály rescue her invalid cousin?
(a) A rabid dog.
(b) A loan shark.
(c) A fire.
(d) A Nazi officer.

2. What supply is said to be scarce and often withheld from the people in the camp?
(a) Food.
(b) Coal.
(c) Toilet paper.
(d) Blankets.

3. Which of the following does not describe the political gatherings Kovály attended with her husband?
(a) Artificial.
(b) Tedious.
(c) Joyous.
(d) Constrained.

4. What happens in Prague on May 5th, 1945?
(a) An uprising against the Nazis in Czechoslovakia.
(b) Kovály gives birth to her first child.
(c) Kovály is discovered and taken into custody.
(d) A great fire destroys much of Prague.

5. In which country is Kovály born?
(a) Romania.
(b) Czechoslovakia.
(c) Germany.
(d) Poland.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the camp inmates staying when Kovály and her acquaintances decide to escape?

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

3. What does Kovály want to focus on besides getting involved with the Communist Party?

4. How does Margolius feel about his work for the Communist Party?

5. After wandering Prague looking for help, where does Kovály find herself doubting her faith in God?

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