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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 26-27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what day of the week does Pavel's wife come to see him in the cancer ward?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Friday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Monday.

2. Who believes the purpose of the rounds is to help cheer the patients up during their stay?
(a) Vera.
(b) Lev.
(c) Pavel.
(d) Oleg.

3. Oleg was in a situation where the _______________ were used only for the privileged in society.
(a) Government programs.
(b) Housing projects.
(c) Prison camps.
(d) Schools.

4. Vera finds out that Oleg gets a ________ from Zoya every morning.
(a) Shot.
(b) Rose.
(c) Cuddle.
(d) Pill.

5. What does Kapa attempt to give the nurse in order to help Pavel get better treatment than others?
(a) A special badge.
(b) Money.
(c) A different pillow.
(d) Clothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Pavel allowed to wear, which is the only concession in his stay at the hospital?

2. Who does Vera remember as being difficult even when he first started to stay in the cancer ward?

3. What is the form of government that is in place at the time of the Soviet Union in the story?

4. __________ is miserable and in pain when they are at the hospital for their treatment.

5. Where is the cancer that Sibgator has, causing him to be in extreme pain most of the time?

(see the answer key)

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