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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Grammatical Fiction.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rubashov consider the new generation of Communists to be?
(a) Modern Neanderthalers
(b) Children with no concept of revolution
(c) Peasants playing at government
(d) Desecrators of history

2. When is Rubashov taken from his cell after turning in his confession?
(a) At two in the morning on the third day
(b) In the afternoon of the third day
(c) At eight in the morning of the second day
(d) Within two hours of turning his confession over to the warder

3. What job did Rubashov hold?
(a) College professor
(b) Commissar of the People
(c) Politician
(d) Colonel in the army

4. What is something Rubashov notices about his body shortly before they shoot him?
(a) He is not shaking like he thought he would.
(b) His eyesight is better.
(c) He is glad he used the toilet before he was taken.
(d) His tooth has quit hurting.

5. Why does Wassilij think one must be cunning in life?
(a) So one can steer the young in a direction without the young knowing it
(b) So one does not end up in prison
(c) So that one can advance
(d) So one can live comfortably

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of trick does Secretary Paul do?

2. What does Gletkin tell Rubashov is the only way Rubashov can serve the Party now?

3. On what does Rubashov say Ivanov’s loyalty to No. 1 is based?

4. What kind of car do the officials drive who come to arrest Rubashov?

5. Why doesn’t Wassiij hear the prosecutor’s speech as it is read?

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