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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Grammatical Fiction.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Rubashov allowed to remain in bed on his first morning in prison?
(a) He claims to have a toothache.
(b) He has not been processed yet.
(c) He tells them he has the flu.
(d) The rules are not posted in his cell.

2. What does Wassilij say one must do without if one sides with decency?
(a) Government
(b) Religion
(c) Emotion
(d) Cleverness

3. What does Gletkin say will happen in the future when the regime survives?
(a) Rubashov and his colleagues will be given the pity and honor they deserve.
(b) Prisons such as these will not exist.
(c) Russia will be the dominant power in the world
(d) The world will understand the need for revolution.

4. What does the prosecutor demand at the end of his speech?
(a) Rubashov be sent to Siberia
(b) Rubashov receive life in prison
(c) Rubashov receive the death penalty
(d) Two of the charges be dropped

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rubashov ask for a recess for a few minutes?

2. For what reason does Kieffer beg his life be spared?

3. What does Rubashov say can take the nothingness out of dying?

4. What does Ivanov say is incompatible with social progress?

5. Why does Wassilij not protest the removal of Rubashov’s picture off the wall?

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