The Unbearable Lightness of Being

by: Milan Kundera

Plot Overview Quick Quiz

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According to Kundera’s philosophical opening, what prevents humans from finding meaning?

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Which of the following best describes Tomas’s life before he meets Tereza?

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With whom does Tereza develop a close friendship?

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After Tomas’s return to Soviet-controlled Prague, what job does he take?

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In Geneva, which character begins a relationship with Sabina and ends up being the final focus of the novel?

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