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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16: My First Midnight Mass and Chapter 17: On the Quality of Wall Paint in Eastern Europe.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Evelina from?
(a) Russia.
(b) Bulgaria.
(c) Croatia.
(d) Yugoslavia.

2. Who was forced to abandon Ulrike due to her time in prison?
(a) Her church.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Her family.
(d) Her friends.

3. In Beograd, why did a mob attempt to set a girl's coat on fire?
(a) They were jealous.
(b) All of these.
(c) It was expensive.
(d) It was mink.

4. What topics did Slavenka and Evelinka's dinner party guests discuss?
(a) The latest fashions.
(b) The opera and the theatre.
(c) Opposition papers and elections.
(d) Internet start-ups.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Slavenka learned the truth about Ulrike from whom?

2. Slavenka believed that those under Communism wore what metaphorical color?

3. What simple appliance was Slavenka's friend Blaga unaware of?

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

5. How did the people of Eastern Europe feel about the collapse of Communism?

(see the answer key)

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