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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Helena.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Kostka live?
(a) A two-room flat in another town 30 miles away.
(b) A bachelor flat in a new complex.
(c) He has a room in the hospital.
(d) In the same hotel Ludvik is staying in.

2. What does Ludvik think of this woman's voice who shaved him?
(a) It is very soothing.
(b) It is very formal and cold.
(c) It is the voice of a stranger.
(d) It is the voice he recognizes most.

3. Where does the narrator go after he leaves the town square?
(a) His old school.
(b) To see a dear friend.
(c) His hotel.
(d) His mother's house.

4. What does Helena claim she is looking for?
(a) Love.
(b) New dreams.
(c) A new political party.
(d) New ideals.

5. How did Helena meet Ludvik?
(a) She had to interview him.
(b) He had to interview her.
(c) At a demonstration.
(d) In the gallows.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Helena meet Zemanek?

2. When did Helena realize she was in love with Zemanek?

3. What is the state of Ludvik's hotel room?

4. What does Helena's co-workers say about her at work?

5. What did Zemanek give Helena, his most favorite possession, as a gesture of reconciliation?

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