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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 7 Train to the Urals.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Yuri believe that Varykino would be a good place to resettle his family?
(a) Yuri hopes the townspeople will help his family because he gave medical aid to an important member of the town during World War I.
(b) Yuri hopes the townspeople will help his family because his father once owned property and a factory in Varykino.
(c) Yuri has heard that Varykino is in desperate need of a physician.
(d) Yuri's uncle Nikolai now lives in Varykino and is willing to help the family.

3. With which political group does Yuri side?
(a) The anarchists.
(b) The Red Army.
(c) The White Army.
(d) None.

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

5. In the book, Pasternak develops a parallel between the changes occurring in Russia and what other historical event?
(a) The conquests of the Vikings.
(b) The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
(c) The fall of the Roman Empire.
(d) The fall of Adam and Eve.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon the advice of her lawyer, where does Amalia Karlovna Guishar send Lara?

2. What does Yuri barter for food and goods from a central distribution center?

3. What happens to four of the conscripted workers one night as Yuri and his companions enter the mountains on their way to Varykino?

4. The leaders of the Russian government are called by this name.

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

(see the answer key)

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