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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the G.P.U. offer Andrei when they ask him to drop his investigation of the food store?
(a) A promotion or to be kicked out of the party.
(b) Money.
(c) A promotion to a different department.
(d) Nothing.

2. Why does Vasili say he always wanted a son?
(a) Because there were too many women.
(b) Because he wanted to pass on his name.
(c) Because he can completely trust a son.
(d) Because he had to pass on the business.

3. What happens to Victor at the beginning of Chapter 9?
(a) He is given a new job on a hydroelectric project.
(b) He buys Marisha an expensive gift.
(c) He moves into a new apartment.
(d) He is questioned about his role in Sasha's arrest.

4. Where does Kira tell Leo the money came from?
(a) Andrei.
(b) Her parents.
(c) A wealthy uncle in Budapest.
(d) An error in her paycheck.

5. What does Kira learn about Galina the night she visits Kira's apartment?
(a) That she is ill.
(b) That she has turned against Communism.
(c) That she is mad at Lydia.
(d) That she is leaning toward Communism.

6. Why is Kira late coming home from work the day Vava was in Leo's room?
(a) She got robbed.
(b) She stayed late at work.
(c) She wanted to avoid Leo.
(d) She is with Andrei.

7. Who says they have nothing for a future?
(a) Leo.
(b) Kira.
(c) Andrei.
(d) Lydia.

8. Who joins the Communist Party?
(a) Kira.
(b) Andrei.
(c) Victor.
(d) Leo.

9. Why is Leo likely to be the only one to stand trial after the investigation in the food store?
(a) Because it is registered in his name.
(b) Because he doesn't have any good connections.
(c) Because Andrei wanted it that way.
(d) Because Pavel is bringing him to trial.

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

11. Who does Kira meet that is against the Communist Party?
(a) Sasha.
(b) Karp.
(c) Irina.
(d) Tonia.

12. How does Kira respond to Andrei giving her more money?
(a) She says she will pay him back.
(b) She says her family is financially secure.
(c) She thanks him several times.
(d) She ignores him.

13. What does Kira tell Andrei after Leo's arrest?
(a) Kira tells Andrei she wants to join the Communist Party.
(b) Kira tells Andrei that she loves him.
(c) Kira tells Andrei that she "sold" herself to him.
(d) Kira tells Andrei to take her home.

14. How does Leo feel about Tonia?
(a) He feels jealous.
(b) He feels she is useless to him.
(c) He says he needs to meet her more than once to know how he feels.
(d) He feels she has good connections.

15. What does Kira do during Leo's absence?
(a) She stays home alone.
(b) She finds a new job.
(c) She lives with Andrei.
(d) She starts a business.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Tonia?

2. What does Kira say lies in education?

3. Who does Irina say is trying to be "broadminded" when it comes to Victor's political choices?

4. What does Irina fear will happen to Sasha?

5. Who does Pavel go after for his share of the money?

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