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Iza's Ballad Quiz

Magda Szabo

This Study Guide consists of approximately 63 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Iza's Ballad.

Iza's Ballad by Magda Szabo

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+Chapters Summary and Analysis

Part I: Earth, Chapter 1

Part I: Earth, Chapter 2

Part I: Earth, Chapter 3

Part I: Earth, Chapter 4

Part I: Earth, Chapter 5

Part II: Fire, Chapter 1

Part II: Fire, Chapter 2

Part II: Fire, Chapter 3

Part II: Fire, Chapter 4

Part II: Fire, Chapter 5

Part III: Water, Chapter 1

Part III: Water, Chapter 2

Part III: Water, Chapter 3

Part III: Water, Chapter 4

Part III: Water, Chapter 5

Part IV: Air, Chapter 1

Part IV: Air, Chapter 2

Part IV: Air, Chapter 3

Part IV: Air, Chapter 4

Part IV: Air, Chapter 5

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Themes and Motifs

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What role does Ulla Deak play in demonstrating Antal's feelings for Iza? (from Part III: Water, Chapter 2)

He is irritated by the look in her eyes, because he is no longer interested in the casual relationship they had.

He is distracted by her, showing that he never really cared for Iza.

He is torn between the enigma of Iza and the comfort of the familiar with Ulla.

He does not notice her, because he is so in love with Iza and incapable of attending to anyone else.

2.

Why does Ettie respond differently to being told off by the conductress on the way to Balzsamarok than she did when she got on the tram earlier in the day? (from Part IV: Air, Chapter 1)

She has rediscovered some of her old self-confidence.

She is happy to be going to Balzsamarok and is not going to let anything spoil that.

There are fewer people around so she does not feel so ashamed.

She knows this conductress and normally has a good relationship with her.

3.

Why does Lidia think that Iza is not perfect when she does not want Vince to see her or Ettie when they are upset? (from Part IV: Air, Chapter 4)

She thinks that Iza should not leave her father's side as he is dying.

She thinks Iza is weak for having emotions she needs to hide from her father.

She thinks it is important for people to experience their emotions and be honest with their loved ones.

She thinks that Ettie should cry in front of Vince so he will know that she loves him.

4.

Why would a war and a siege have made Iza dislike cabbage? (from Part II: Fire, Chapter 2)

She would have had to eat it a lot when food was scarce.

She was force fed cabbage during the war.

The taste brings back bad memories.

The war and the siege were a long time ago and her tastebuds have changed with age.

5.

Why is it important to the headmaster that Antal knows why Vince was sacked? (from Part III: Water, Chapter 1)

He does not want to Antal to think badly of the school for associating with a criminal.

He knows Antal will think he is too good to accept money from a dishonest person.

He respects Vince and does not want Antal to think badly of him.

He is a gossip who likes to tell stories about other people.

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