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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 36 through 46.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are two of the prisoners in danger?
(a) They can't walk.
(b) They are talking loudly.
(c) They make critical statements about Stalin.
(d) They are not Russians.

2. What does Lina know her father and Miss Grybas are on?
(a) She knows nothing about them being on something.
(b) A lorry.
(c) A secret committee.
(d) A list.

3. How does Lina distract the soldier watching Elena?
(a) She complains about having to use the bathroom.
(b) She pretends to throw up.
(c) She starts crying.
(d) She pretends to faint.

4. Who is Ona?
(a) The matron who is searching the female prisoners.
(b) The train's conductor.
(c) The woman who just gave birth.
(d) One of the soldiers.

5. What do the women do to relieve stress?
(a) Try to use humor.
(b) Cry.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Talk kindly with the guards.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mrs. Rimas?

2. Who is Ulyushka?

3. About how big is the hut in which Lina the others live?

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

5. What does Ona do when they are loaded back on the trucks?

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