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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 15 Conclusion.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who seduces Lara when she is 16?
(a) Vedeniapin.
(b) Komarovsky.
(c) Duplyanka.
(d) Zhivago.

3. Why does Yuri love Lara?
(a) She is wonderful cook and Yuri feels at home with her.
(b) She has pretty eyes.
(c) They like the same authors.
(d) She arouses a new passion in him.

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

5. 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 fall of the Roman Empire.
(d) The conquests of the Vikings.

Short Answer Questions

1. How well do Yuri and Strelnikov get along when they meet in Varykino?

2. What is Strelnikov's secret identity?

3. While living in Mikulitsyn's house, what hobby does Yuri pursue?

4. Whom do Lara and Yuri learn they share as a common nemesis?

5. What does Yuri send to Marina?

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