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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Second Hearing.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What relative of Arlova’s was arrested over there?
(a) Her brother
(b) Her mother
(c) Her sister
(d) Her father

2. What does Richard say about the material the Party sent him to distribute?
(a) It was full of nonsense.
(b) It was written very well.
(c) It had just the right tone.
(d) It was written for the lowest of peasants.

3. What does No. 402 tell Rubashov after Rubashov reveals his name?
(a) Why are you here?
(b) How the mighty doth fall.
(c) I am innocent.
(d) Serves you right.

4. In the car, what does Rubashov tell the younger official the official should study?
(a) How to get people on your side
(b) The Party's history
(c) World events
(d) The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire

5. How much did Rubashov have to pay for the taxi ride he took when he left Richard?
(a) Ten dollars
(b) Thirty rubles
(c) Nothing
(d) Twenty marks

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens in the trade delegation library shortly before the second great trial of the opposition?

2. What was the last position Ivanov held in the military when he was over Rubashov?

3. What does Rubashov want to ask the warden for when they arrive at his cell?

4. When No. 402 proclaims the emperor, what does Rubashov say to him?

5. Why is Rubashov allowed to remain in bed on his first morning in prison?

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