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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 17 The Poems of Yuri Zhivago.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Several conflicts are present in the book. Which struggle best describes the conflict between the warring political parties?
(a) The struggle of personal freedoms versus the common good.
(b) The struggle of territory versus common property.
(c) The struggle of capitalism versus communalism.
(d) The struggle of order versus chaos.

2. Why does Yuri wish to kill the Bolshevik officer?
(a) Yuri knows the officer is treating his men with unusual cruelty.
(b) Yuri feels the officer's cocaine addiction renders him unfit for his position.
(c) Yuri is tired of listening to the man's constant political lectures.
(d) Yuri wants to kill the officer in order to escape.

3. The leaders of the Russian government are called by this name.
(a) Kings.
(b) Communists.
(c) Tsars.
(d) Marxists.

4. While traveling to Varykino, who travels with Yuri and his family?
(a) A group of government officials.
(b) Uncle Nikolai.
(c) A platoon of soldiers.
(d) A mixture of professionals, conscripted workers, and peasants.

5. What stage of development does Pogorevshikh believe is a necessary for Russia's political development?
(a) Socialism.
(b) Feudalism.
(c) Communism.
(d) Anarchy.

Short Answer Questions

1. The washing woman has a special friend who died during the war. What was her friend's name?

2. Why does Lara love Yuri?

3. What is the name of the independent republic that Blazheiko sets up and backs with a force of deserters from the 212th Infantry?

4. Who seduces Lara when she is 16?

5. Yuri receives a letter from Tonia. Where does he learn she has gone?

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