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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19: How We Survived Communism.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Slavenka was disappointed when she realized she was teaching her daughter what?
(a) Self-reliance.
(b) Independence.
(c) Capitalist ideals.
(d) Communist ideals.

2. What does the author think about the title of her book?
(a) It is perfect.
(b) It is embarrassing.
(c) It is funny.
(d) It is inaptly named.

3. What year did Slavenka and Ulrike meet?
(a) 1972.
(b) 1988.
(c) 1990.
(d) 1983.

4. Why were cleaning services forbidden in Communist times?
(a) They bred laziness.
(b) They did not do the job well.
(c) They cost too much.
(d) They bred inequality.

5. What delicacy did Zofia and Jasmina have a passion for?
(a) Caviar.
(b) Foie gras.
(c) Swiss chocolate.
(d) Butter.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "How We Survived Communism", what happened to Vesna's stockings?

2. As a child, what did Slavenka get in Italy that made her popular at home?

3. Why did the Croatian government watch Slavenka?

4. Under Communist rule, what was the problem with the apartment situation?

5. What kind of party did Slavenka and Evelina host together?

(see the answer key)

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