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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. Why did the Communist state want to create a uniform, physical appearance amongst women?
(a) To prevent pregnancy.
(b) To confuse them.
(c) To shame them.
(d) To create equality.

2. What surprising item did Slavenka hold up, while speaking on the "velvet revolution"?
(a) Sanitary products.
(b) Drug paraphernalia.
(c) A doll from childhood.
(d) A bottle of vodka.

3. What was considered absurd, in a Communist country?
(a) Stupidity.
(b) Equality.
(c) Prosperity.
(d) Fairness.

4. What did Jolanta do for a living?
(a) Waitress.
(b) Flight attendant.
(c) Nurse.
(d) Translator.

5. What did Slavenka do for a living?
(a) Journalist.
(b) Translator.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Counselor.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Slavenka see Tanja for the last time?

2. Why were cleaning services forbidden in Communist times?

3. Slavenka learned the truth about Ulrike from whom?

4. What was Andrea's typical mental state?

5. In Communist countries, who provided for the poor?

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