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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 Gletkin fear about Ivanov and Rubashov?
(a) The Ivanov will convince Rubashov for a public trial and Gletkin’s methods will be questioned
(b) That Ivanov will help Rubashov escape
(c) That Ivanov will succeed and Rubashov will sign a confession
(d) That they are conspiring to have Gletkin arrested

2. What was the last position Ivanov held in the military when he was over Rubashov?
(a) Platoon Lieutenant
(b) Battalion commander
(c) He was never in the military with Rubashov.
(d) Company commander

3. What does Rubashov do first when they lock him in his cell?
(a) Uses the toilet
(b) Lights a cigarette
(c) Lies down
(d) Screams at the guard

4. To what round is Rubashov attached for daily exercise?
(a) First round
(b) Fourth round
(c) Second round
(d) Third round

5. Why does Gletkin think no human can resist torture?
(a) Humans are inherently self-centered.
(b) There is nothing worth dying for.
(c) The human spirit is limited by the physical nervous system.
(d) No human believes anything that strongly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book does No. 1 keep on his desk at all times?

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

3. What is an execution called in prison?

4. How did Little Loewy die?

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

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