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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. What did America represent to Slavenka?
(a) Negativity.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Sophistication.
(d) Corruption.

2. What gift did Rumiana bring to girls at a reform school?
(a) Lipstick.
(b) Perfume.
(c) Scented lotion.
(d) Cotton batting.

3. In addition to Tanja, who did her lover impregnate?
(a) His wife.
(b) All of these.
(c) Tanja's sister.
(d) His other girlfriend.

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

5. Evelina worked as a what?
(a) Waste contractor.
(b) Chef.
(c) Architect.
(d) Assistant professor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What memory about Slavenka's grandmother saddened her?

2. How did Slavenka's daughter respond to the idea of inferior toiletry products?

3. Slavenka was upset when her daughter asked for what toy?

4. What did Jolanta do for a living?

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

(see the answer key)

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