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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 country supplied products to Poland after the fall of Communism?
(a) Germany.
(b) Canada.
(c) Africa.
(d) America.

2. Why did Slavenka visit East Berlin in "A Doll that Grew Old"?
(a) To visit a friend.
(b) To take pictures.
(c) To shop.
(d) To visit a prison.

3. Under Communist rule, how big were the apartments most young professionals lived in?
(a) Same size as in the U.S.
(b) Average.
(c) Very small.
(d) Three bedroom.

4. After Slavenka's speech on "the velvet revolution", who got in touch with her?
(a) An author.
(b) The president.
(c) The state police.
(d) Television reporters.

5. Under Communist rule, what was the purpose behind the Croatian phone system?
(a) Spying.
(b) To create jobs.
(c) Public service.
(d) Money making.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What surprising item did Slavenka hold up, while speaking on the "velvet revolution"?

3. Due to a Communist mind-set, what did Tanja lack?

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

5. In "A Letter from the United States...", what symbol represented freedom to Slavenka?

(see the answer key)

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