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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Six: Kostka.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How far back does Jaroslav trace his beloved music back in history? Where do the musical roots begin?
(a) Genghis Kahn's armies.
(b) Egyptian Pyramid culture.
(c) The Hungarians.
(d) Ancient Greece.

2. Why is Helena going to Moravia?
(a) She made up a reason to get closer to Ludvik.
(b) She made up a reason to get away from Ludvik.
(c) To do a feature on the gallows.
(d) To do a feature on the Ride of the Kings.

3. What kind of headstone marked the grave of Ludvik's mother?
(a) A black headstone.
(b) A grey cross.
(c) She did not get a grave marker, they were so poor.
(d) A white angel.

4. What is the narrator doing when part four begins?
(a) Writing.
(b) Working.
(c) Daydreaming.
(d) Eating.

5. What music does Jaroslav compare to folk music?
(a) Romantic.
(b) Baroque.
(c) Jazz.
(d) Chamber.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did the wedding festivities last between Zemanek and Helena?

2. What does Kostka decide to do when he resigns from University?

3. What event brought Ludvik and Kostka together for their first conversation?

4. How long was Lucie in reform school?

5. What brought Jaroslav and Ludvik together when they were young boys?

(see the answer key)

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