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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapters V through VIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Kira wear old clothes to work?
(a) Because she doesn't have money for new ones.
(b) Because Leo won't buy her new ones.
(c) Because she likes them.
(d) Because it keeps up the appearance that she needs her job.

2. Who is education "for" in the USSR?
(a) Those loyal to the state.
(b) Everyone.
(c) People with money.
(d) Only men.

3. What happens to Alexander's business?
(a) He has to put it on "hold".
(b) It makes only a little money.
(c) It makes enough money to survive.
(d) It fails.

4. What does Kira consider her time with Leo to be?
(a) Indescribable.
(b) Emptiness.
(c) Love.
(d) Life.

5. Leo says that life is easier when ________.
(a) The end is in sight.
(b) He is all alone.
(c) He is with Kira.
(d) He is in the dark.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kira point out about her presence in Andrei's life?

2. According to Stepan, what does dying of "ceaseless toil" mean?

3. Why does Andrei give Kira money?

4. What does Vasili try to do after he is released from prison?

5. Who does Kira go to the ballet with?

(see the answer key)

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