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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V: Litost.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After leaving the ring, what does Kundera do?
(a) He defects to Britian.
(b) He moves to Budapest.
(c) He moves to the USSR.
(d) He wanders the streets outside of the rings of celebrants.

2. What is Zdena's response?
(a) She is broke herself and has no money.
(b) Their child belongs with her mother.
(c) She gave him a recommendation already and he blew it.
(d) Never will she give them to her.

3. Why is Tamina thought to be a good listener?
(a) She looks people straight in the eye.
(b) She nods constantly.
(c) She always seems to understand what someone is saying.
(d) She does not interrupt others with stories about herself.

4. Where do Kristyna and a student she meets agree to reunite?
(a) In Budapest.
(b) In Prague.
(c) At his apartment in the city.
(d) In Poland.

5. What does Zdena urge Mirek to do?
(a) Get a job.
(b) Reconcile with her.
(c) Leave the country.
(d) Make a deal with his political party.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year is it when the book opens?

2. Where does Voltaire invite the student?

3. How does the student feel as he returns home?

4. Where does Tamina work?

5. When did Marketa dislike her mother-in-law?

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