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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rubashov shout out his door as the breakfast crew is leaving his hallway?
(a) I will eat lunch.
(b) Paper and pencil
(c) I do not know.
(d) Go on and leave me alone.

2. How did Little Loewy die?
(a) He fell off a ship.
(b) He was shot by a Party member.
(c) He hanged himself.
(d) A heavy crate fell on him while unloading a ship.

3. What does Rubashov need in order to get cigarettes?
(a) Money
(b) Prison vouchers
(c) A visiting relative
(d) A connection with the top prisoner

4. As Rubashov is lying in his cell the first morning, what does he think will happen to him?
(a) He will be in prison for several years.
(b) He will be released.
(c) He will be shot.
(d) He will be sent to Siberia.

5. What does Little Loewy smoke?
(a) A corncob pipe
(b) A sailor’s pipe
(c) Cigarettes
(d) Cigars

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the two types of cases that could be used in court for Rubashov?

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

3. With what does the younger official bang on Rubashov’s door?

4. What is the quadratic alphabet?

5. What is Rubashov dreaming about when officials come to arrest him?

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