Gulag: A History Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How were letters passed by lovers within the Gulag prison system? (from Part 2, Chapter 15: Women and Children—Summary)

They were thrown over fences.

They were passed by the guards.

There were no romantic relationships at Gulag camps.

They were tapped out in Morse code.

2.

How many prisoners would a double-decker bed hold? (from Part 2, Chapter 10: Life in the Camps—Summary)

Four.

Eight.

Ten.

Six.

3.

Which of the following groups of people was not specifically charged with anti-Stalin behavior in the 1960s? (from Part 3, Chapter 26: The Era of the Dissidents—Summary)

Artists.

Poets.

Teachers.

Writers.

4.

Which of the following ethnic groups were the first inmates of Russia's POW camps? (from Part 3, Chapter 20: Strangers—Summary)

The Fins.

The Poles.

The Slavs.

The Balts.

5.

Which of the following is NOT a reason why familial visits within the labor camps often went poorly? (from Part 2, Chapter 12: Punishment and Reward—Summary)

Family members were sometimes shot.

Prisoners often did not want to see their family.

Family members often couldn't travel the distance to the camp.

Family members couldn't handle the bleakness of camp life.

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