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Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Ludvik think of this woman's voice who shaved him?
2. According to Helena, what does Zemanek live on?
3. How does Kostka receive Ludvik after not seeing each other in so long?
4. Though Ludvik claims to not be a big lover of poetry, he carried three books of poetry with him. Who was the poet that authored these books?
5. What floor does Kostka live on?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is a typical day in the life of Ludvik at Ostrava?
2. Why does Ludvik feel frustrated when he leaves the barber for his shave?
3. Describe the circumstances under which Helena fell in love with Zemanek.
4. After Marketa and Ludvik speak candidly about the postcard, Ludvik suggests he could win Marketa despite everything. How, and what, does he do?
5. How does Ludvik find out the identity of the woman who shaved him?
6. How does Helena describe Zemanek in part two?
7. How did Marketa react to the postcard Ludvik sent?
8. How does Ludvik take the first part of his shave?
9. Why did Ludvik send Marketa the postcard?
10. What happens during Ludvik's shave that changes the experience for him, and how does Ludvik react to the rest of his shave?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the altercation between Jaroslav and Vlasta at the end of "The Joke". How does their fight reflect their whole relationship?
Essay Topic 2
Why does Ludvik seduce Helena and what goes wrong with his plan?
Essay Topic 3
Compare and contrast the symbolism inherent in the gifts Ludvik and Lucie give to each other during their time together in Ostrava.
This section contains 787 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) |
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