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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 the quadratic alphabet?
(a) It is related to the way the sun hits a sundial.
(b) It is the number of paces .in a cell times three divided by one half.
(c) It is a square which is filled in with letters for communicating.
(d) There is no such thing.

2. What kind of trick does Secretary Paul do?
(a) Pulling carrots out of hats
(b) Telling a person’s weight by looking at them
(c) Spinning coins over his knuckles
(d) Moving his hat with his ears

3. What does Rubashov ask No. 1 for while Rubashov is still on crutches?
(a) Access to better doctors
(b) To be able to return to his home in Petersburg
(c) For a new mission overseas
(d) The fate of Richard

4. To whom is Richard’s sister-in-law married?
(a) The mayor of Ludenberg
(b) Johann Rupenstein
(c) Petier Von Luntz
(d) A police constable

5. What does Richard say about the material the Party sent him to distribute?
(a) It had just the right tone.
(b) It was full of nonsense.
(c) It was written for the lowest of peasants.
(d) It was written very well.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What was Richard’s trade?

4. According to Rubashov, how much time has passed since he slept with a woman?

5. What awakens Rubashov at seven in the morning?

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