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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. What is the name of the independent republic that Blazheiko sets up and backs with a force of deserters from the 212th Infantry?
(a) Leningrad.
(b) Novgorod.
(c) Zybushino.
(d) Yuriatin.

2. In chapter one, Yura's father jumps from which type of vehicle?
(a) A bus.
(b) An airplane.
(c) A train.
(d) A truck.

3. When Yura and his uncle live in a house owned by the Gromekos, which character also lives in the house?
(a) Misha Gordon.
(b) Ivan Ivanovich.
(c) Lara Guishar.
(d) Pasha Antipov.

4. What are Yuri's primary concerns during the winter?
(a) Having enough money for tobacco and liquor.
(b) Having enough patients for his practice.
(c) Having enough food and fuel to survive.
(d) Having enough books and paper for the students.

5. The book begins with what type of scene?
(a) A demonstration.
(b) A party.
(c) A funeral.
(d) A wedding.

Short Answer Questions

1. The members of the rebellion desire what form of government?

2. Where do Yura and his uncle Nikolai live first?

3. In the book, Pasternak develops a parallel between the changes occurring in Russia and what other historical event?

4. When the Russian economy collapses, how do the citizens cope with the lack of food and supplies?

5. After returning to Moscow from Meliuzeievo, what does Yuri learn about his uncle, Nikolai Nikolaievich?

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