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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 8 - 9 Arrival and Varykino.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Lara love Yuri?
(a) He is an attractive man.
(b) He is wealthy.
(c) He is willing to take her to America.
(d) He has a beautiful mind.

3. What does Commissar Strelnikov believe everyone must do during the Russian Civil War?
(a) People should use their rations wisely.
(b) Everyone should be prepared for the hardships of war.
(c) Everyone must choose a side.
(d) People should help each other.

4. What is Strelnikov's secret identity?
(a) Strelnikov is actually Yuri's half brother, Evgraf.
(b) Strelnikov is actually Yuri's uncle, Nikolai.
(c) Strelnikov is actually Ivan Ivanovich.
(d) Strelnikov is actually Lara's husband, Pasha.

5. Why was Yura poor?
(a) Yura's father could not find work.
(b) Yura's father was on strike.
(c) Yura's father had squandered the family fortune.
(d) The government had taken all their posessions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Yura is also called what name?

2. While traveling to Varykino, who travels with Yuri and his family?

3. In his notebook, Yuri comments on the poetry of Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin. What elements of Pushkin's poetry does Yuri consider important?

4. While in Varykino, what does Yuri suspect about Tonia?

5. Where do Lara and Pasha live in the beginning of their marriage?

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