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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Third Hearing.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the last position Ivanov held in the military when he was over Rubashov?
(a) Battalion commander
(b) Platoon Lieutenant
(c) He was never in the military with Rubashov.
(d) Company commander

2. What was Rubashov’s friends’ rationale for convincing him not to help Arlova?
(a) Rubashov cannot change the system if he is kicked out of the system
(b) That she was obviously doing something wrong
(c) You can’t save them all
(d) That Rubashov is more valuable to the revolution

3. What does Rubashov think is the reason Gletkin reads in a monotone?
(a) He is trying to make Rubashov sleepy.
(b) He is trying to make the accusations difficult to understand.
(c) Gletkin does not want Rubashov to hear what Gletkin is reading.
(d) Gletkin learned to read late in life.

4. What is the method by which Rubashov’s accusations say he was going to end No. 1’s life?
(a) His cold lunch sandwich
(b) Long range rifle
(c) Switching out his medications
(d) Poison in his nightly tea

5. What happens to Rubashov over the next several days following his first interview with Gletkin?
(a) He is taken to court for his trial
(b) He is left alone
(c) He is taken in for cross-examination with little sleep
(d) He is moved to a different part of the prison

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rubashov call the light in the room where his third hearing is held?

2. What does Rubashov say every government measure represents?

3. Why is Rubashov allowed to remain in bed on his first morning in prison?

4. What book does No. 1 keep on his desk at all times?

5. Why does Rubashov think that Gletkin has nothing to erase?

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