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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rubashov think the barber looks like?
(a) His former brother-in-law
(b) A mechanic or locksmith
(c) A farmer
(d) An actor

2. What does Rubashov consider the new generation of Communists to be?
(a) Peasants playing at government
(b) Desecrators of history
(c) Modern Neanderthalers
(d) Children with no concept of revolution

3. What does Rubashov want to ask the warden for when they arrive at his cell?
(a) An extra blanket
(b) Some coffee
(c) Wool socks
(d) Paper to write a letter

4. Why is Rubashov taken outside during one of his hearings?
(a) Gletkin is beginning to like Rubashov.
(b) It is his exercise time.
(c) He said he would not sign unless he was outside.
(d) Rubashov faints during the session.

5. What does Gletkin say is the reason Gletkin did not give in to torture?
(a) He fainted.
(b) He did give into torture.
(c) He believes in Communism too strongly.
(d) He has a rare disease in which his nerves do not feel pain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What principle does Ivanov says governs political ethics?

2. What does Rubashov call the light in the room where his third hearing is held?

3. What does Rubashov think is the reason Gletkin reads in a monotone?

4. What does Gletkin say is the reason peasants in industrial positions should be shot for even minor infractions of the law?

5. From where does Rubashov’s new exercise partner come?

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