1. Who helps Yuri during his illness in the winter?
(a) His friend Maxim.
(b) His half brother Evgraf.
(c) His uncle Nikolai.
(d) His friend Lara.

2. After watching a worker's demonstration, what job does Pasha Antipov want?
(a) He wants to be a lawyer.
(b) He wants to be the fire chief.
(c) He wants to be a teacher.
(d) He wants to be chief of police.

3. When the Russian economy collapses, how do the citizens cope with the lack of food and supplies?
(a) American troops drop care packages from airplanes.
(b) Groups of people travel to Europe to gather supplies.
(c) People barter among themselves.
(d) Brave soldiers drive supply wagons to Asia.

4. When the Russian economy collapses, which two political groups begin to fight for power?
(a) The Provisional Government and the Socialists.
(b) The Bolsheviks and the Marxists.
(c) The Provisional Government and the Communists.
(d) The Provisional Government and the Bolsheviks.

5. How do Yuri and his family finance their trip to Varykino?
(a) The family works together in a factory.
(b) The family gathers together items to sell or use for barter.
(c) Yuri finds work in one of the few remaining factories.
(d) Yuri's uncle Nikolai sends them money for tickets.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the first chapter, many workers protest working conditions by leaving their jobs. What word is used in the book to describe that type of protest?

2. During Yuri's trip to Varykino, which group succeeds in taking control of the northern mountains?

3. How does Lara plan to end her affair with Komarovsky?

4. Lara's mother, Amalia Karlovna Guishar, takes over what type of shop?

5. While in the gardens of the Duplyanka estate, which family member does Yura pray for?

(see the answer key)

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