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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV: Lost Letters.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Mirek arrive?
(a) At Zdena's apartment.
(b) At the border to the Ukraine.
(c) At his mother's apartment.
(d) At Zdena's country estate.

2. What does Mama forget?
(a) The last line of the poem.
(b) To bring her toothbrush.
(c) To cook the pasta.
(d) To pack her pajamas.

3. How does Kundera feel about the dancing?
(a) He is envious.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He is despondent.
(d) He thinks they are silly.

4. Where does Kundera meet his former boss?
(a) At the fish market.
(b) At a secret apartment.
(c) At the wharf.
(d) In the underground tunnels near the square.

5. What upsets Marketa about her mother-in-law?
(a) That she will not stay in the hotel.
(b) That she insists that she come to see her grandson.
(c) That the breakup of the marriage is all Marketa's fault.
(d) She does not leave on the day Marketa requested.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Mama learn the poem?

2. Who wrote the Parole de femme?

3. Why do Michelle and Gabrielle start to cry?

4. What is Tamina not doing?

5. Why does Zdena urge Mirek to take this action?

(see the answer key)

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