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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 - Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the Jews who survived in Russia ask for more freedom?
(a) The 1950s.
(b) The 1970s.
(c) The 1960s.
(d) The 1980s.

2. When did the Slepak family finally get their visa out of Russia?
(a) October 1985.
(b) October 1987.
(c) October 1988.
(d) October 1986.

3. How did Volodya earn the respect of his fellow prisoners?
(a) He worked hard.
(b) He was rich.
(c) He shared his food.
(d) Because of his crimes and his chess playing.

4. Where did Volodya's mother-in-law die?
(a) Netanya.
(b) Beersheba.
(c) Haifa.
(d) Jerusalem.

5. What did the Poroks and Volodya's family talk about during dinner?
(a) America.
(b) Israel.
(c) The Afganistan war.
(d) Their respective family history.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Solomon say of the mistakes made by Stalin?

2. What did Volodya tell his father that greatly upset Solomon?

3. Why did Volodya and his wife ask for a new place to stay?

4. When was Sanya Slepak offered an exit visa?

5. What did the Six Days War convince the Slepaks of?

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