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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Rubashov is lying in his cell the first morning, what does he think will happen to him?
(a) He will be shot.
(b) He will be in prison for several years.
(c) He will be sent to Siberia.
(d) He will be released.

2. What does Rubashov shout out his door as the breakfast crew is leaving his hallway?
(a) Go on and leave me alone.
(b) Paper and pencil
(c) I do not know.
(d) I will eat lunch.

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

4. In the car, what does Rubashov tell the younger official the official should study?
(a) How to get people on your side
(b) The Party's history
(c) The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire
(d) World events

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the two types of cases that could be used in court for Rubashov?

2. What does Rubashov do first when they lock him in his cell?

3. How does Rubashov become deaf?

4. What is Rubashov dreaming about when officials come to arrest him?

5. What happened to Arlova?

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