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Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following instruments were allowed to be used by political prisoners when under the watch of the worst camp heads?
(a) All of those listed.
(b) Saw.
(c) Pick.
(d) Wheelbarrow.

2. What did Merzlakov pretend was hurt so that he would not have to return to work?
(a) His shoulder.
(b) His back.
(c) His hand.
(d) His leg.

3. On the train, in "The Train," what did the narrator state was his first happiness?
(a) Faith.
(b) Love.
(c) Hope.
(d) Freedom.

4. How many men were standing in the corridor awaiting a strip search? ("Prosthetic Appliances.")
(a) 6.
(b) 12.
(c) 8.
(d) 3.

5. What did Seva refuse to play cards for? ("On Tick.")
(a) A coat.
(b) Boots.
(c) A pillow.
(d) A blanket.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who reminded the narrator of "Esperanto"?

2. What were "unfortunate ones" made to think that machine grease was? ("Land-Lease.")

3. What did Potashnikov receive for dinner at the end of "Carpenters"?

4. What did the narrator claim was the farthest thing from envy, fear and bitterness? ("Sententious.")

5. Where, in "Magic," was Golubev summoned to?

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