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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 6, Frank believes that foreigners will be able to run businesses in Moscow for how many more years?
(a) 5 to 10.
(b) 2 to 5.
(c) 10 to 15.
(d) 6 to 8.

2. Dolly tells Frank her mother sent the children back for what reason?
(a) She had run out of funds.
(b) She did not have sufficient funds to support them.
(c) She was ill.
(d) They were not a comfort to her.

3. Why does Frank transfer from Nottingham to Norbury?
(a) More up-to-date machinery.
(b) Better hours.
(c) Better chances for promotion.
(d) Better wages.

4. As she asks for his address, Frank offers to escort Miss Kinsman where?
(a) His home.
(b) The Chaplaincy.
(c) The taxi.
(d) The tram.

5. When does the wood arrive at Reid Press?
(a) After Kuriatin talks with the manager he employs.
(b) After the ice melts in the spring.
(c) After paying a few small bribes.
(d) After Kuriatin talks with the distributor he employs.

6. What courses did Frank study prior to taking on an apprenticeship?
(a) Architechtural engineering.
(b) Mechanical engineering and printing.
(c) Printing.
(d) Editing.

7. What was Frank's father's trade?
(a) Newspaper publisher.
(b) Importer and assembler of printing machinery.
(c) Railroad engineer.
(d) Foreign service officer.

8. What property does Frank desire to sell?
(a) The property where the gigantic press is located.
(b) A storage unit next to Reid Press.
(c) A lot next to Reid Press.
(d) A small residence in Germany.

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

10. What is Frank doing when he receives the letter from Nellie in the opening chapter?
(a) Leaving home for work.
(b) Busy at his work place.
(c) Drinking tea.
(d) Walking home.

11. In an effort to ingratiate himself with neighboring businesses, Frank arranges to pay for what?
(a) Fire service for the whole block.
(b) Clearing of snow for the entire block.
(c) A night watchman for the whole block.
(d) Garbage disposal for the whole block.

12. Frank initially takes on an apprenticeship where upon finishing his courses?
(a) At Croppers of Nottingham.
(b) At Coopers of Nottingham.
(c) At Croppers of Nottingham.
(d) At Culpeppers of Nottingham.

13. Whom does Nellie take with her when she leaves home?
(a) Dolly, Ben, Andrea.
(b) Dolly, Ben, Annushka.
(c) Dolly, Ben, Alexandra.
(d) Dolly, Ben, Alicia.

14. When Frank asks Miss Kinsman what she seeks, what is her reply?
(a) Only a position in Frank's household.
(b) Only Frank's address.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Only a position with Frank's firm.

15. How does Frank decide whether or not to take a police inspector to the office with him after hours?
(a) By taking Selwyn along with him.
(b) By having his pistol in his coat pocket.
(c) By not wanting to waste a single moment.
(d) By tossing a coin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Following their marriage, Frank and Nellie stop in Frankfurt, Germany for how long en route to Moscow?

2. How does Frank respond to Dolly saying she thinks he asks too much of Nellie?

3. The kitchen-mother Frank finds watching his children normally is available for how much per day?

4. Frank's plant sits on which roadway?

5. Dunyasha, whose job is to watch the children, asks what of Frank when he does return home?

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