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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14: Some Doubts about Fur Coats and Chapter 15: That Sunday like an Empty Red Balloon.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Croatia eventually install to help citizens pay bills?
(a) A mail system.
(b) The internet.
(c) Post office employees.
(d) Private booths.

2. In Beograd, why did a mob attempt to set a girl's coat on fire?
(a) All of these.
(b) It was mink.
(c) It was expensive.
(d) They were jealous.

3. How many children did Zsuzsa and Istvan have?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 0.
(d) 1.

4. What impressed Slavenka about American washing machines?
(a) Their craftsmanship.
(b) Their reliability.
(c) Their efficiency.
(d) All of these.

5. What simple appliance was Slavenka's friend Blaga unaware of?
(a) A refrigerator.
(b) A washing machine.
(c) A dishwasher.
(d) A dryer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Castro claim hurt the environment?

2. What amazed Slavenka about the American phone system?

3. Who was forced to abandon Ulrike due to her time in prison?

4. What event did Slavenka and Ulrike witness together?

5. Years after her release, what happened to Ulrike's prison?

(see the answer key)

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