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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, First Encounters, Chapter 2, The Trans-Siberian.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What political studies did Ryszard have in first grade?
(a) Democracy
(b) Marxism
(c) Leninism
(d) Bolshevikism

2. What is deportation?
(a) Sending someone on vacation
(b) Taking someone to a different shipping port
(c) Sending someone away from their native land
(d) Moving someone to a different home in the same town

3. What does Ryszard think about the immensity of Russia?
(a) It makes Russians anxious to explore new territories.
(b) It has a positive effect on Russians because it demands concentration.
(c) It has a negative effect on Russians because it doesn't demand concentration.
(d) It makes Russians relax and let down their guards.

4. What was the food like in Ryszard's life?
(a) It was fine if you like eating only potatoes.
(b) They had every choice of food imaginable.
(c) It was scarce.
(d) It was plentiful.

5. What did the soldiers take from them?
(a) Alcohol
(b) Boots
(c) Books
(d) Coats

Short Answer Questions

1. What towns do the travelers go through on their journey?

2. Who was getting deported in Ryszard's life?

3. What was the winter like in 1939-1940 in Pinsk?

4. What do the Red Army men want?

5. What do the red banners signify to the travelers?

(see the answer key)

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