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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 13 Opposite the House of Sculptures.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lara blame for Pasha's abandonment of her?
(a) She blames Yuri.
(b) She blames the revolution and civil war.
(c) She blames Pasha's infidelity with the seamstress.
(d) She blames her own behavior.

2. After returning to Moscow from Meliuzeievo, what does Yuri learn about his uncle, Nikolai Nikolaievich?
(a) His uncle was killed during a demonstration.
(b) His uncle sold the family home.
(c) His uncle had moved to France.
(d) His uncle has joined the Bolsheviks.

3. Why does Yuri go to the town of Yuriatin?
(a) To visit an old friend.
(b) To administer vaccinations.
(c) To read books in the public library.
(d) To gather medical supplies.

4. While living across the street from the house of sculptures in Chapter 13, why do Lara and Yuri feel they must leave Yuriatin soon?
(a) Eventually the authorities will consider them enemies of the state.
(b) They feel the seamstress is plotting revenge.
(c) There is not enough food or work for them in Yuriatin.
(d) Yuri refuses to register with the government.

5. What does Yuri's wife, Tonia, receive for trading an embroidered towel?
(a) Half of a roasted turkey.
(b) Half of a roasted rabbit.
(c) Half of a loaf of bread.
(d) Half of a roasted chicken.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of school is set up in Yuri and Tonia's house?

2. Whose home does Yuri return to after escaping from his conscription?

3. Why does Lara leave the front line and return to Moscow?

4. What form of government does the new ruling party in October first establish?

5. While traveling to Varykino, who travels with Yuri and his family?

(see the answer key)

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