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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. What does the tree represent to Yuri?
(a) It is a reminder of his family.
(b) It is a symbol of something better in the world.
(c) It is reminder of his despair.
(d) Nothing, it is just another tree in the forest.

2. When the Russian economy collapses, how do the citizens cope with the lack of food and supplies?
(a) American troops drop care packages from airplanes.
(b) Brave soldiers drive supply wagons to Asia.
(c) People barter among themselves.
(d) Groups of people travel to Europe to gather supplies.

3. What type of tree does Yuri discover growing near the camp on a piece of high ground?
(a) An oak tree.
(b) A rowan tree.
(c) A weeping willow.
(d) A pine tree.

4. Which other character has also lived in Mikulitsyn's house?
(a) Uncle Nikolai.
(b) Strelnikov.
(c) Pamphil.
(d) Komarovsky.

5. While on his journey to Varykino, what happens to Yuri as he walks near a river?
(a) He is attacked by bandits.
(b) He is arrested.
(c) He gazes at the moon and composes a new poem.
(d) He falls in the river.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After watching a worker's demonstration, what job does Pasha Antipov want?

3. During his journey to Varykino, Yuri realizes he knows the leader of one of the powerful political forces in Russia. Which political force does Galiullin lead?

4. Why does Lara leave the front line and return to Moscow?

5. Why does Yuri go to the town of Yuriatin?

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