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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Rubashov say is the one argument the party has to settle a difference of opinion?
(a) Death to opposition
(b) The state has the power
(c) The consequence is obvious
(d) The masses are like sheep

3. Why does Rubashov feel sorry for Prisoner 402?
(a) Rubashov does not feel sorry for 402
(b) 402 is not allowed outside
(c) 402 will not be killed but imprisoned for the rest of his life
(d) 402 is very young

4. What color blouses did Arlova always wear?
(a) Black
(b) Blue
(c) Red
(d) White

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ivanov call all the deaths that have occurred since the revolution?

2. What does Ivanov call Rubashov’s emotional state?

3. What principle does Ivanov says governs political ethics?

4. How did Little Loewy die?

5. What does the officer handing out breakfast tell the warden is missing in Rubashov’s cell?

(see the answer key)

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