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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6: A Doll that Grew Old and Chapter 7: Forward to the Past.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Slavenka's daughter respond to the idea of inferior toiletry products?
(a) She refused to use them.
(b) She was grateful to try them.
(c) She grumbled, but used them.
(d) She did not notice a difference.

2. Why was Ulrike put in prison?
(a) An attempt to flee her country.
(b) Theft.
(c) Assault.
(d) Embezzlement.

3. What does the author think about the title of her book?
(a) It is perfect.
(b) It is funny.
(c) It is embarrassing.
(d) It is inaptly named.

4. Where did Ulrike meet her husband?
(a) Spain.
(b) West Berlin.
(c) India.
(d) New York.

5. When Communism fell, what did the women in Eastern Europe try to do?
(a) Start equality clubs.
(b) Dress alike.
(c) Get married.
(d) Create a unique look.

Short Answer Questions

1. Time magazine reported that Eastern European women did what the same as they had fifty years ago?

2. Where did Ulrike eventually settle?

3. What city shocked Slavenka with its variety of food?

4. According to Slavenka, what sect was not acknowledged in the media during the collapse of Communism?

5. What delicacy did Zofia and Jasmina have a passion for?

(see the answer key)

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