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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the last thing prisoner 380 yelled as he is pulled down the corridor?
(a) The revolution is dead
(b) Rubashov
(c) Stalin devil
(d) Death to No. 1

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

3. From where does Rubashov’s new exercise partner come?
(a) Province W
(b) East Germany
(c) Province D
(d) Moscow

4. What principle does Ivanov says governs political ethics?
(a) Politicians will always be corrupt
(b) The ends justifies the means
(c) Politics and religion do not mix
(d) The masses do not know what is good for them

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Rubashov’s friends’ rationale for convincing him not to help Arlova?

2. What does Wassilij say to the reader about Rubashov declaring himself a traitor?

3. What was Richard’s trade?

4. What does Rubashov believe honor to be?

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

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