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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. How old was Ulrike when she met Slavenka?
(a) 18.
(b) 12.
(c) 30.
(d) 27.

2. During Communist times, why did people trade space in their apartments?
(a) To be kind.
(b) To own something.
(c) There was a lot of extra room.
(d) To make money.

3. Under Communist rule, what was typical of Eastern European marriages?
(a) Longevity.
(b) Passion.
(c) Love.
(d) Inequality.

4. In the 1970's, what personal hygiene item did Slavenka's family notably do without?
(a) Comb.
(b) Soap.
(c) Shampoo.
(d) Deodorant.

5. What response did Tanja's article against socialism receive?
(a) People gave her money.
(b) People didn't notice the article.
(c) Many in her country were upset.
(d) Citizens wanted her to run for office.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Tanja die?

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

3. What religious holidays did Slavenka's family celebrate?

4. Where was Evelina from?

5. When Slavenka attended midnight mass, what was the focus of the sermon?

(see the answer key)

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