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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 26, Frank feels he must await the children returning, or else they will be disappointed to miss what?
(a) Spring opening of the zoo.
(b) Spring blossuming at Alexander Garden.
(c) Spring cleaning of the house.
(d) Spring boat sailing along the river.

2. When Frank says he thinks Volodya did not intend to kill him during the burglary, Volodya first replies how?
(a) He did not, he aimed away from Frank.
(b) He did, Frank was moving and he missed.
(c) He did not, he was shocked.
(d) He did, something was wrong with the pistol.

3. At tea at Selwyn's with Charlie, Dolly suddenly states, "Uncle Charlie wants to take us back with him to Norbury," and also adds what?
(a) "I don't want to leave Russia, it's the beginning of summer."
(b) "I don't want to leave Russia, it's the beginning of autumn."
(c) "I don't want to leave Russia, it's the beginning of spring."
(d) "I don't want to leave Russia, it's the beginning of winter."

4. When Tvyordov relates he is thinking of working in England just long enough so he can retire to his home village, Frank responds how?
(a) It is unlikely Tvyordov can leave Russia, much less return.
(b) He can likely arrange Tvyordov leaving Russia, but probably not his return.
(c) He can set up Tvyordov's departure and return, but it requires bribery.
(d) He can arrange his return easily, but Tvyordov's departure is uncertain.

5. Before Frank goes to his dacha to collect Lisa and his children, why does he get a Defense Ministry notice releasing him of responsibility for Volodya?
(a) Volodya has finished the university.
(b) Volodya is in preventive detention.
(c) Volodya is undergoing psychiatric treatment.
(d) Volodya has returned to his home village.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 25, how does Fitzgerald describe the Reid dacha?

2. Why do the police leave the scene?

3. Who is the patron saint of printing?

4. The notice releasing Frank of responsibility for Volodya goes on to say there is no further objection to his leaving Russia, and what else?

5. When Frank pays Lisa, he also gives her internal passport so she can say what?

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