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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 5 - 6 Farewell to the Old and The Moscow Encampment.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. While Lara works as a housewife and teaches at the gymnasium, what does Pasha do?
(a) He works in an ammunition factory.
(b) He works in Madame Guishar's bakery.
(c) He works as a schoolteacher.
(d) He joins the protests and becomes a political activist.

3. At the end of Chapter 1, why is Madame Guishar offended?
(a) Lara has insulted her.
(b) Her bakery can no longer receive flour.
(c) Her seamstresses have gone on strike.
(d) There is no fresh produce in the city.

4. During the Presnia uprising, which character meets and falls in love with Lara?
(a) Nikolai.
(b) Yura.
(c) Kamarovsky.
(d) Pasha.

5. How does Lara plan to end her affair with Komarovsky?
(a) She plans to tell him over dinner.
(b) She plans to tell him in a letter.
(c) She plans to run away.
(d) She plans to shoot him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What stage of development does Pogorevshikh believe is a necessary for Russia's political development?

2. After her affair with Komarovsky ends, whom does Lara marry?

3. What color represents the Marxist army?

4. Who seduces Lara when she is 16?

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

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