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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, A Communist Eye or What did I see in New York?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Slavenka was upset when her daughter asked for what toy?
(a) Barbie.
(b) The Wii.
(c) Cabbage Patch Kid.
(d) An electric car.

2. What delicacy did Slavenka purchase in Prague?
(a) Torte.
(b) Swiss candy.
(c) Wine.
(d) Apples.

3. What kind of party did Slavenka and Evelina host together?
(a) A potato party.
(b) A cheese party.
(c) A pizza party.
(d) A rice party.

4. Where did Ulrike eventually settle?
(a) St. Louis.
(b) Indianapolis.
(c) Iowa City.
(d) Columbus.

5. What product did Slavenka attempt to get her daughter to use, to much objection?
(a) Baking soda for toothpaste.
(b) Rough toilet paper.
(c) Lye soap.
(d) A comb instead of a hairbrush.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Slavenka confused when certain people were glorified in the United States?

2. In "A Communist Eye...", who was Slavenka startled to see living on the street?

3. Evelina worked as a what?

4. In "Our Little Stasi", what made it difficult for Slavenka to pay her bills?

5. In Croatia, what issue became important under new democratic governments?

(see the answer key)

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