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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. When did Croatia become a democracy?
(a) 1950.
(b) After the fall of the Berlin Wall.
(c) 1978.
(d) Before World War II.

2. In what country is Castro a leader?
(a) Germany.
(b) Bulgaria.
(c) China.
(d) Cuba.

3. In "Our Little Stasi", what made it difficult for Slavenka to pay her bills?
(a) Her mother's interference.
(b) A lack of money.
(c) The hours of the post office.
(d) Unemployment.

4. Who was forced to abandon Ulrike due to her time in prison?
(a) Her family.
(b) Her church.
(c) Her friends.
(d) Her husband.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Slavenka learned the truth about Ulrike from whom?

2. How many children did Zsuzsa and Istvan have?

3. What did the revolution in Zagreb, Croatia lack?

4. What amazed Slavenka about the American phone system?

5. In Slavenka's first election, which was the only group allowed to win?

(see the answer key)

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