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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 16 Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Lara and Yuri leave Yuriatin so suddenly?
(a) The rat infestation in their house becomes unbearable.
(b) They discover that their houseguest is a spy.
(c) Lara hears a rumor that the Executive Committee plans to arrest her and Yuri.
(d) They hear that there are good jobs available in Moscow.

2. Why does Yuri have delirious thoughts and dreams in Chapter 13?
(a) He is suffering from exhaustion.
(b) He ate spoiled food.
(c) He longs to see Lara.
(d) He is suffering from a fever.

3. What does Dr. Zhivago have published during World War I?
(a) An article in the most respected Russian medical journal.
(b) A poem.
(c) A song.
(d) A book.

4. Who helps Yuri during his illness in the winter?
(a) His friend Lara.
(b) His friend Maxim.
(c) His half brother Evgraf.
(d) His uncle Nikolai.

5. Yuri returns to Moscow during the Soviet NEP period. What does NEP stand for?
(a) New Education Policy.
(b) New Education Period.
(c) New Employee Policy.
(d) New Economic Policy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter one, Yura's father jumps from which type of vehicle?

2. The book begins with what type of scene?

3. Tonia must trade goods for food. Why does the soldier get to eat for free?

4. How does Lara plan to end her affair with Komarovsky?

5. What type of relationship does Yuri have with Marina?

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