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

2. In "Some Doubts...", what exotic purchase did Slavenka feel guilty about?
(a) A house on the ocean.
(b) A fur coat.
(c) A fancy car.
(d) A diamond ring.

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

4. Who helped Ulrike get out of prison?
(a) The United Nations.
(b) No one.
(c) Slavenka.
(d) Leaders in West Germany.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long were Zsuzsa and Istvan married?

3. In "A Letter from the United States...", what symbol represented freedom to Slavenka?

4. Under Communism, who frequently used the Croatian phone system?

5. Why were cleaning services forbidden in Communist times?

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