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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which city does Kovály grow up?
(a) Liberec.
(b) Prague.
(c) Ostrava.
(d) Brno.

2. What group does Margolius join after the war?
(a) Politika 21.
(b) The Workers Party.
(c) The Communist Party.
(d) Civic Democratic Party.

3. For what does Franta seek forgiveness from Kovály?
(a) For turning her away when she needs help.
(b) For turning her in to the Gestapo.
(c) For not being able to get her an apartment.
(d) For taking some of her money.

4. Which army is said to be advancing westward in late 1944?
(a) The Russian army.
(b) The Chinese army.
(c) The American army.
(d) The British army.

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

6. What group of people does Kovály say many industrialists think comprise the workforces during the war?
(a) The elderly and destitute.
(b) Child workers.
(c) Convicted criminals.
(d) Illegal immigrants.

7. What happens to Kovály's mother on arrival at the concentration camp?
(a) She is assigned factory work.
(b) She is gassed.
(c) She is shot.
(d) She is redirected to another camp.

8. In 1941, who occupies Kovály's home city?
(a) The Communist Party.
(b) The Americans.
(c) Nazi Germany.
(d) The Soviets.

9. After wandering Prague looking for help, where does Kovály find herself doubting her faith in God?
(a) At a church.
(b) At a synagogue.
(c) Sitting in a cafe.
(d) Hiding in a train station.

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

11. In which country is the ghetto that Kovály and her family are taken located?
(a) Poland.
(b) Hungary.
(c) Romania.
(d) Germany.

12. How do many people believe Masaryk dies?
(a) Torture.
(b) Heart attack.
(c) Suicide.
(d) Poison.

13. To what kind of job does an old friend in the country urge Margolius to turn?
(a) A banking job.
(b) A farming job.
(c) A teaching job.
(d) A factory job.

14. Which of the following does NOT describe Kovály when she arrives at the camp?
(a) Young.
(b) Strong.
(c) Sickly.
(d) Healthy.

15. What do most of Kovály's friends offer her when she visits?
(a) A shopping spree.
(b) Financial support.
(c) A bed.
(d) Food.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does Kovály's have a baby?

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

3. How is Russia portrayed to the Czech people?

4. What happens in Prague on May 5th, 1945?

5. How does Franz treat Eva at the camp?

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