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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4: I think of Ulrike this night in November and Chapter 5: On Doing Laundry.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What mentality permeated the people of Eastern Europe after the fall of Communism?
(a) Hopeful.
(b) Capitalistic.
(c) Democratic.
(d) Socialistic.

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

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

4. What does the author think about the title of her book?
(a) It is inaptly named.
(b) It is perfect.
(c) It is funny.
(d) It is embarrassing.

5. How did the people of Eastern Europe feel about the collapse of Communism?
(a) Suspicious.
(b) Excited but confused.
(c) They did not care.
(d) Upset.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1980, what did the people of Yugoslavia fear?

2. What did America represent to Slavenka?

3. Where did Tanja outline passages about death?

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

5. What delicacy did Slavenka purchase in Prague?

(see the answer key)

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