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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 47 through 62.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lina tell her mother about people in the other cars?
(a) They look like they've given up hope.
(b) Nothing as she can't see the others.
(c) They look like they are eating better.
(d) They look sick.

2. What is Ona like when she undresses?
(a) Her legs are caked in blood.
(b) She still looks pregnant.
(c) She is leaking milk still.
(d) She is mottled in hives.

3. What does Lina explain to the gray-haired man?
(a) That the symbols will give the next group hope.
(b) That the drawings will be a way to communicate with her father.
(c) That the ring will buy them food so she wants to keep it clean.
(d) That the song is in protest.

4. What does Lina steal?
(a) A few wilted vegetables.
(b) Logs.
(c) A few moldy potatoes.
(d) More beets.

5. Who takes care of doing what has to be done concerning Ona's baby?
(a) Miss Grybas.
(b) The bald man.
(c) Lina.
(d) Elena.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lina say to Andrius as they wait for Elena to return?

2. What does Lina's father say when she signs the drawing?

3. What does Lina realize the priest is doing?

4. What is obvious about Andrius when he gets back to their railroad car?

5. Why does Lina not go to find Jonas?

(see the answer key)

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