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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 is an execution called in prison?
(a) Hangman’s Bluff
(b) Physical liquidation
(c) Prejudiced termination
(d) Target practice

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

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

4. What awakens Rubashov at seven in the morning?
(a) A bugle call
(b) The sunlight through the window
(c) A person in the next cell screaming
(d) A guard banging on his door

5. What makes Rubashov think the games are played too well in the Trade delegation?
(a) The diplomats speak French
(b) The diplomats wear American suits
(c) It is possible to choose who is going to what country from appearance
(d) It is almost impossible to separate appearance from reality

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Arlova?

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

3. What message does Rubashov receive about what he should do when his trial is over?

4. With what does Rubashov say he and the other leaders of the revolution replaced vision?

5. What does Ivanov say Rubashov will do when Gletkin asks Ivanov in the canteen?

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