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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 8 - 9 Arrival and Varykino.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What stage of development does Pogorevshikh believe is a necessary for Russia's political development?
(a) Anarchy.
(b) Communism.
(c) Socialism.
(d) Feudalism.

2. How long did Yuri's affair with Lara last?
(a) Two years.
(b) Two days.
(c) Two months.
(d) Two weeks.

3. How does the illness affect Yuri?
(a) His aching joints cripple his movement.
(b) The rash irritates his skin.
(c) The fever affects his mind.
(d) His stomach is upset.

4. Which character does Lara treat in the hospital?
(a) Pasha.
(b) Dr. Zhivago.
(c) The handsome young soldier.
(d) Sasha.

5. What part of life in Varykino does Yuri enjoy the most?
(a) The physical labor of chores.
(b) The time spent with his family.
(c) The opportunity to help his patients.
(d) The time he has to write poetry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Yuri write in his notebook about his half brother, Evgraf?

2. While on his journey to Varykino, what happens to Yuri as he walks near a river?

3. In the first chapter, many workers protest working conditions by leaving their jobs. What word is used in the book to describe that type of protest?

4. What does Lara do when Pasha joins the Russian army?

5. What is Strelnikov's secret identity?

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