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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Frank select a taxi that appears as though it were just starting for the day rather than one that was running all night?
(a) The taxi running all night is more likely to break down.
(b) The taxi just starting would move faster.
(c) The operator driving all night is likely to have been drinking.
(d) The taxi just starting is more likely to be clean.

2. In taking over Reidka, Frank learns which overseer has been cheating the employees?
(a) Toma.
(b) Koboryev.
(c) Dunyasha.
(d) Korobyev.

3. Where does Frank work in Frankfurt, Germany?
(a) Hirschfeld's Printing Machinery.
(b) Hirsch's Printing Machinery.
(c) Hurstfeld's Printing Machinery.
(d) Heidelburg Printing Machinery.

4. What does Bert die of?
(a) Stroke.
(b) Heart attack.
(c) Violent protest in Moscow.
(d) Old age.

5. In Chapter 7, what does Frank finally recognize regarding Nellie?
(a) She is likely never coming back.
(b) She will likely return when she tires of her brother.
(c) She will likely be back when she runs out of money.
(d) Her absence might be longer than he thought.

Short Answer Questions

1. Selwyn states Frank's difficulty deciding about Miss Kinsman reflects what indecision?

2. When does Tvyordov take his break each day?

3. In the novel's opening paragraph, Nellie has taken her three children and left, presumably for where?

4. In what year is Offshore, Human Voices, the Beginning of Spring set?

5. How does Dolly respond to his comment?

(see the answer key)

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