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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 15, 16, and 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After returning to Prague, Kovály receives a note from Ruda that contains what?
(a) A bank account number.
(b) A prayer.
(c) Directions for avoiding the Gestapo.
(d) Passwords.

2. As the Iron Curtain falls on Czechoslovakia, what happens to the media?
(a) The media becomes controlled by the State.
(b) The media focuses on feel-good stories.
(c) The media only reports Russian news.
(d) The media disappears.

3. While attempting to escape, which of Kovály's group momentarily pleads with the others to go back?
(a) Andula.
(b) Mana.
(c) Zuzka.
(d) Hanka.

4. At what point does the staff at the hospital Kovály is admitted to stop giving her good treatment?
(a) After Kovály loses her temper with a nurse.
(b) When they find out her husband has been arrested.
(c) When the hospital becomes over-crowded with patients.
(d) When it becomes clear she has no money.

5. How does Kovály describe the atmosphere in Prague by the middle of 1951?
(a) As hostile as it had been during the Nazi occupation.
(b) As unnerving.
(c) As peaceful and calm.
(d) As having an air of freedom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Kovály's friends also returns with Franta?

2. What news arrives for Kovály almost daily after the war?

3. Who is Dr. Bartos?

4. How long is a typical workday in the camp?

5. Which group does Kovály contact after receiving the note from Ruda?

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