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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Intro and Prologue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did those first to colonize Russia choose as their ruler?
(a) The Scandinavian Russ.
(b) The Georgian King.
(c) The Pope.
(d) The Manchourian Emperor.

2. What did Volodya's family use in place of wine for the celebration?
(a) Water.
(b) Vodka.
(c) Gin.
(d) Rhum.

3. What made the conversation pick up in the apartment?
(a) Rum.
(b) Gin.
(c) Vodka.
(d) Water.

4. Why did people in Russia drive with runner lights instead of real headlights according to Volodya?
(a) To save the battery.
(b) Bulbs were in short supply.
(c) Street lights were abundant.
(d) For security reasons.

5. What was the capital of the first country created by the first settlers in Russia?
(a) Stalingrad.
(b) Moscow.
(c) Kiev.
(d) Volvograd.

Short Answer Questions

1. What provoked a revival of Jewish nationalism?

2. How many Jews were in Russia by the end of the 1800s?

3. What did Volodya's family and the Potoks celebrate?

4. What means of transportation did Potok and his wife take for the last leg of their trip to meet Volodya?

5. Who did Volodya and his wife call every other week?

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