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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Dontsova's excuse for not being able to finish a project on which she has been working for a long time?
(a) Pain.
(b) No energy.
(c) No time.
(d) She doesn't care about it anymore.

2. What is the form of government that is in place at the time of the Soviet Union in the story?
(a) None.
(b) Communist.
(c) Facist.
(d) Democratic.

3. What is Pavel allowed to wear, which is the only concession in his stay at the hospital?
(a) Pajamas.
(b) His socks from home.
(c) Special badge.
(d) A hat.

4. The nurse says there is no one to whom she could give the ________, even if she could take it from Pavel.
(a) Clothing.
(b) Food.
(c) Book.
(d) Money.

5. What does Dontsova decide to grab on her way home from the hospital?
(a) More treatments for her patients.
(b) A medical kit.
(c) Pain medication.
(d) Groceries.

Short Answer Questions

1. The surgeon tells Proshka that she will explain his _________ to him before his discharge from the cancer ward.

2. Where does Sibgator decide to stay in order to keep himself comfortable when he is staying at the cancer ward?

3. Pavel learns that Rodichev has been ________ and that he is now returning to the town.

4. What is the main physical symptom that Dontsova is suffering herself and that she knows is a sign of a serious problem?

5. _________ is a very strong man, a construction worker who travels all over the Soviet Union to do the hardest work.

(see the answer key)

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