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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About how long does it take to travel to the prison from Rubashov’s home?
(a) Two days
(b) Thirty minutes
(c) One hour
(d) One day

2. Why is Rubashov allowed to remain in bed on his first morning in prison?
(a) He claims to have a toothache.
(b) He has not been processed yet.
(c) He tells them he has the flu.
(d) The rules are not posted in his cell.

3. With what does the younger official bang on Rubashov’s door?
(a) A railroad spike
(b) His hand
(c) The butt of a pistol
(d) A piece of wood

4. To whom is Richard’s sister-in-law married?
(a) Petier Von Luntz
(b) The mayor of Ludenberg
(c) Johann Rupenstein
(d) A police constable

5. How many paces is Rubashov’s cell?
(a) Six and a half
(b) Nine
(c) Five
(d) Seven and a half

Short Answer Questions

1. In the car, what does Rubashov tell the younger official the official should study?

2. What is wrong with Ivanov’s bad leg?

3. What does Richard think people need to be told?

4. Where does Rubashov meet with Little Loewy?

5. As Rubashov is lying in his cell the first morning, what does he think will happen to him?

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