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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 Ivanov call Rubashov’s emotional state?
(a) Martyr complex
(b) Nervous depression
(c) Sentimental nonsense
(d) Anti-revolutionary

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

3. What happened to Arlova?
(a) She married an Englishman and moved.
(b) She was executed.
(c) She killed herself.
(d) She died after a long illness.

4. What does Richard think people need to be told?
(a) The people need to be told the truth.
(b) Richard does not have an opinion on what to tell the people
(c) The Party is strong and growing.
(d) The Party’s will determination is unbeatable.

5. As Rubashov is lying in his cell the first morning, what does he think will happen to him?
(a) He will be shot.
(b) He will be sent to Siberia.
(c) He will be in prison for several years.
(d) He will be released.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Rubashov say is the one argument the party has to settle a difference of opinion?

3. With what was Rubashov’s suitcase filled when he met a man in southern Germany in 1933?

4. About how long does it take to travel to the prison from Rubashov’s home?

5. What principle does Ivanov says governs political ethics?

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