Under a Cruel Star: A Life in Prague 1941-1968 Quiz Questions | Quiz: 1 and 2 to 8 and 9

Quiz: 1 and 2 to 8 and 9

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. While party officials publicly extol the virtues of proletariat work, what is going on in secret among government officials?
a) Volunteer work.
b) Military lotting to declare war on the Soviet Union.
c) Planning to create job opportunities.
d) Widespread corruption.

2. What is clear about Communism in Czechoslovakia by the end of 1949?
a) That is would be no different than it was in Russia.
b) It was incorruptable.
c) It was more successful than it was in Russia.
d) It would fail within months.

3. In 1941, who occupies Kovály's home city?
a) The Soviets.
b) The Americans.
c) Nazi Germany.
d) The Communist Party.

4. In addition to...
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