View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: Pizza in Warsaw, Torte in Prague and Chapter 3: Make-up and other Crucial Questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Tanja die?
(a) Car accident.
(b) Gas poisoning.
(c) During surgery.
(d) Pneumonia.

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

3. Slavenka was shocked to see what favorite food available in thirty varieties?
(a) Bread.
(b) Cheese.
(c) Pastry.
(d) Candy.

4. In response to an abundance of food after the fall of Communism, what was considered a luxury?
(a) Drinking water.
(b) Not eating.
(c) A buffet.
(d) Eating everything in sight.

5. In 1980, what did the people of Yugoslavia fear?
(a) Instability.
(b) Starvation.
(c) War.
(d) All of these.

Short Answer Questions

1. In addition to Tanja, who did her lover impregnate?

2. What delicacy did Zofia and Jasmina have a passion for?

3. What delicacy did Slavenka purchase in Prague?

4. What important Yugoslavian political figure died in 1980?

5. What was Tanja forbidden to do, following her article against socialism?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 172 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample