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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what does the younger official bang on Rubashov’s door?
(a) A railroad spike
(b) A piece of wood
(c) The butt of a pistol
(d) His hand

2. What relative of Arlova’s was arrested over there?
(a) Her father
(b) Her sister
(c) Her mother
(d) Her brother

3. Why does Rubashov feel sorry for Prisoner 402?
(a) 402 will not be killed but imprisoned for the rest of his life
(b) Rubashov does not feel sorry for 402
(c) 402 is very young
(d) 402 is not allowed outside

4. What does Ivanov say has driven many to martyrdom?
(a) False beliefs
(b) Moral cowardice
(c) Exhaustion and depression
(d) Religion

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the last thing prisoner 380 yelled as he is pulled down the corridor?

2. What does Gletkin fear about Ivanov and Rubashov?

3. What picture hangs over Rubashov’s bed at home?

4. Why is Rubashov allowed to remain in bed on his first morning in prison?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ivanov present to Rubashov during their first interview?

2. Where does Rubashov take the taxi when he leaves Richard? What does the driver do when they arrive there?

3. How does rub meet Prisoner 406 and what does the 406 show Rubashov?

4. What is Rubashov’s flashback about after he is told he will get no breakfast?

5. How does Rubashov pass his time in the his cell?

6. Who is brought to cell 406? What does he keep tapping?

7. What does Rubashov daydream about on his seventh day in prison?

8. What book does Rubashov say No. 1 has sitting on his desk at all times? Why does No. 1 have the book?

9. Why does Rubashov meet with Little Loewy?

10. Why does Rubashov question Richard and what does Rubashov tell Richard?

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