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

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

3. What is Rubashov dreaming about when officials come to arrest him?
(a) His wife and children who were killed
(b) Leaving Russia and living in France
(c) His first arrest
(d) His first trip outside the country

4. What does 406 draw for Rubashov one day when exercising?
(a) A map of the area
(b) A picture of his wife
(c) A picture of the prison
(d) A picture of No. 1

5. Who reads the newspaper to Vassilij?
(a) His daughter
(b) His wife
(c) No one, he reads them himself
(d) His son

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Richard’s trade?

3. What does Ivanov say are the two conceptions of human ethics?

4. What does Ivanov say has driven many to martyrdom?

5. What profession did No. 406 have?

(see the answer key)

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