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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which two individuals make a knowing comment to Frank about his hiring Lisa so soon after Nellie leaves?
(a) Kuriatin and Cherkovsky.
(b) Kuriatin and Tvyordov.
(c) Kuriatin and Toma.
(d) Tvyordov and Toma.

3. When did Frank's father start his machinery sales business?
(a) 1880.
(b) 1885.
(c) 1870.
(d) 1875.

4. 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.

5. Early in Chapter 10, Frank learns Miss Kinsman has left for where?
(a) Alexander Station.
(b) Moscow Station.
(c) Nicholas I Station.
(d) Lenin Station.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Reid family home in Russia burns down how far in the riots?

2. How frequently does Frank wire Charlie about Nellie?

3. Frank calls whom immediately after reading Nellie's letter?

4. When she met Frank, Nellie was soon to take a qualifying exam for what position?

5. Who is advancing in power in Russia, appears to be very corrupt, and concerns Frank?

Short Essay Questions

1. What more exposure does the reader receive regarding Selwyn's character in Chapter 11?

2. The same evening of the morning Charlie accompanies Frank to the tram stop, how does he modify his request to take the children to England?

3. Although born and raised in Moscow, where does Frank receive his adult education?

4. In the first paragraph of Chapter 1, what situation occurs, the resolution of which is the main thrust of the tale?

5. What takes place at four in the afternoon, the very first day Bernov arrives for work?

6. What does Frank do to prevent the break-in to Reid Press from escalating into a major security matter?

7. What transpires after Frank receives a telephone call from the Security Police on Palm Sunday?

8. What does Frank do once the police have left his business?

9. What transpires in Frank's and Nellie's lives between the time they marry and Frank's parents' deaths?

10. During the good-byes as the children and their governess depart for the dacha, what seems to confirm that Lisa accepts Frank's passion?

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