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

2. Why were cleaning services forbidden in Communist times?
(a) They bred inequality.
(b) They bred laziness.
(c) They did not do the job well.
(d) They cost too much.

3. Why was Ulrike put in prison?
(a) Theft.
(b) An attempt to flee her country.
(c) Assault.
(d) Embezzlement.

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

5. What response did Tanja's article against socialism receive?
(a) People gave her money.
(b) Many in her country were upset.
(c) People didn't notice the article.
(d) Citizens wanted her to run for office.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where did Ulrike meet her husband?

3. How did Tanja die?

4. What does the author think about the title of her book?

5. What event did Slavenka and Ulrike witness together?

(see the answer key)

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