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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 16 Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose home does Yuri return to after escaping from his conscription?
(a) Evgraf's house.
(b) Lara's house.
(c) Uncle Nikolai's house.
(d) His own house.

2. In the Epilogue, two characters, Gordon and Dudorov, reminisce about the sufferings of which conflict?
(a) The Korean War.
(b) World War II.
(c) World War I.
(d) The Revolution.

3. What happens to Pamphil after the discovery of the mutilated man?
(a) Pamphil goes insane and murders his family with an ax.
(b) Pamphil becomes angry and vows revenge.
(c) Pamphil shows no emotion, but simply walks away and resumes his duties.
(d) Pamphil begins to cry and is inconsolable.

4. Yura is studying to be a doctor. What else does he want to achieve in this life?
(a) He wants to teach at the University.
(b) He wants to write a grand novel.
(c) He wants to become wealthy.
(d) He wants to study art.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How are the big snowdrifts cleared from the path during Yuri's journey to Varykino?

2. What does Yuri discover about the boy he shot?

3. With which political group does Yuri side?

4. What is the name of the washing woman that Gordon and Dudorov speak with?

5. What does Lara do when Pasha joins the Russian army?

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