Under a Cruel Star: A Life in Prague 1941-1968 Quiz Questions | Quiz: 10 and 11

Quiz: 10 and 11

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. How is Margolius personally impacted by Slánský's arrest?
a) The arrest makes Margolius paranoid.
b) The arrest means Margolius' gets a promotion at work.
c) The arrest makes Margolius regret his friendship with Slánský.
d) The arrest makes Margolius question the Communist government for the first time.

2. How is Kovály able to communicate with Margolius after his arrest?
a) Over weekly telephone calls.
b) By visiting him every other day.
c) Once a month, via a letter.
d) Via a monthly telegram.

3. Who is Merenka?
a) The Margolius' live-in assistant.
b) The Margolius' next-door neighbor.
c) Ivan's teacher.
d) A Communist Party spy.

4. As the Iron Curtain falls on Czechoslovakia, what happens to...
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