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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Yura and his uncle live in a house owned by the Gromekos, which character also lives in the house?
(a) Ivan Ivanovich.
(b) Pasha Antipov.
(c) Lara Guishar.
(d) Misha Gordon.

3. What part of life in Varykino does Yuri enjoy the most?
(a) The time he has to write poetry.
(b) The time spent with his family.
(c) The opportunity to help his patients.
(d) The physical labor of chores.

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

5. What does Yuri tell Commissar Strelnikov he wants out of life?
(a) He wants to become wealthy.
(b) He wants the peace and anonymity of country life.
(c) He wants to be respected as an author.
(d) He wants to experience real love.

6. How does Evgraf help Yuri's family during the winter?
(a) He arranges for them to have better supplies.
(b) He repairs their car.
(c) He repairs their leaky roof.
(d) He drives Yuri to the hospital.

7. What type of school is set up in Yuri and Tonia's house?
(a) An agricultural school.
(b) A medical school.
(c) An officer training school.
(d) An elementary school.

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

9. The members of the rebellion desire what form of government?
(a) Democracy.
(b) Monarchy.
(c) Socialism.
(d) Communism.

10. In October, which political group wins the fight and establishes political power?
(a) The Socialists.
(b) The Communists.
(c) The Bolsheviks.
(d) The Provisional Government.

11. What does Yuri write in his notebook about his half brother, Evgraf?
(a) He wonders if Tonya is in love with Evgraf.
(b) He knows virtually nothing about his brother.
(c) He does not feel he can trust his brother.
(d) He wishes he could repay Evgraf for his kindness.

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

13. Whom does Yuri meet at the beginning of May?
(a) Ivan Ivanovich.
(b) Evgraf.
(c) Lara.
(d) Uncle Nikolai.

14. How do Yuri and his family finance their trip to Varykino?
(a) The family works together in a factory.
(b) The family gathers together items to sell or use for barter.
(c) Yuri finds work in one of the few remaining factories.
(d) Yuri's uncle Nikolai sends them money for tickets.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Yura in the gardens of the Duplyanka estate?

2. In the spring, Yuri's half brother, Evgraf, brings a sick peasant in for treatment. What is Yuri's diagnosis?

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

4. What does Kologrivov help Lara find?

5. What is Ivan's profession?

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