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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 memory about Slavenka's grandmother saddened her?
(a) Alcoholism.
(b) The way she died.
(c) The image of worn hands.
(d) The lack of education.

2. Slavenka believed that what was an endangered species under Communism?
(a) Women.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Birds.
(d) People.

3. Under Communism, who frequently used the Croatian phone system?
(a) Teachers.
(b) The State Police.
(c) The homeless.
(d) Mothers.

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

5. How long were Zsuzsa and Istvan married?
(a) 13 years.
(b) 20 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 1 year.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Ulrike when she met Slavenka?

2. What impressed Slavenka about American washing machines?

3. Who helped Ulrike get out of prison?

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

5. What did Croatia eventually install to help citizens pay bills?

(see the answer key)

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