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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 25 through 35.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do the train occupants do when it rains?
(a) Sing loudly to drone out the noise of the rain hitting the roof.
(b) Hold cups out to catch the water.
(c) Try to clean themselves.
(d) Huddle in one corner where there are no drips.

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

4. What made Lina angry about her conversation with her father?
(a) The way Stalin took the land away from individuals.
(b) That the people in this area of Russia are considered inferior.
(c) That peasants are considered expendable.
(d) That the best methods of food production were ignored.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What conversation with her father does Lina recall?

2. Who does Elena ignore?

3. What are the daily rations like?

4. What does Lina not tell her mother about Kostas?

5. What does Lina recall drawing?

(see the answer key)

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