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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. When Zsuzsa and Istvan divorced, what did Zsuzsa believe?
(a) Her life would be better than his.
(b) The gods would punish him.
(c) It was meant to happen.
(d) His life would be better than hers.

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

3. What was considered absurd, in a Communist country?
(a) Equality.
(b) Fairness.
(c) Stupidity.
(d) Prosperity.

4. What did Slavenka leave at home once she became popular at school?
(a) Her retainer.
(b) Her glasses.
(c) Her doll.
(d) Her dog.

5. What did Slavenka remember about her mother's beauty regimen?
(a) It was overdone.
(b) The lack of supplies.
(c) The amount of perfume she wore.
(d) That it took forever.

Short Answer Questions

1. In response to an abundance of food after the fall of Communism, what was considered a luxury?

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

3. What did Slavenka's daughter admire about America?

4. How long were Zsuzsa and Istvan married?

5. In "A Communist Eye...", what food item did Slavenka almost pick up?

(see the answer key)

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