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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the quadratic alphabet?
(a) There is no such thing.
(b) It is the number of paces .in a cell times three divided by one half.
(c) It is related to the way the sun hits a sundial.
(d) It is a square which is filled in with letters for communicating.

2. What does Rubashov want to ask the warden for when they arrive at his cell?
(a) Some coffee
(b) Wool socks
(c) An extra blanket
(d) Paper to write a letter

3. What does Ivanov call Rubashov’s accuser?
(a) X
(b) C
(c) The man
(d) Someone

4. What does the officer handing out breakfast tell the warden is missing in Rubashov’s cell?
(a) A mop for the floor
(b) Soap at the sink
(c) A chair at the desk
(d) A towel

5. When No. 402 proclaims the emperor, what does Rubashov say to him?
(a) Amen.
(b) The emperor is dead.
(c) Don’t say that so loud.
(d) I agree.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rubashov need in order to get cigarettes?

2. According to Rubashov, how much time has passed since he slept with a woman?

3. How did Little Loewy die?

4. What does the doctor say is wrong with Rubashov’s tooth?

5. How much did Rubashov have to pay for the taxi ride he took when he left Richard?

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