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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10: Our Little Stasi and Chapter 11: The Language of Soup.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Slavenka's daughter respond to the idea of inferior toiletry products?
(a) She grumbled, but used them.
(b) She did not notice a difference.
(c) She was grateful to try them.
(d) She refused to use them.

2. What city shocked Slavenka with its variety of food?
(a) Paris.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Rome.
(d) New York.

3. In the 1970's, what personal hygiene item did Slavenka's family notably do without?
(a) Comb.
(b) Soap.
(c) Deodorant.
(d) Shampoo.

4. How old was Ulrike when she met Slavenka?
(a) 12.
(b) 30.
(c) 18.
(d) 27.

5. When Zsuzsa and Istvan divorced, what did Zsuzsa believe?
(a) Her life would be better than his.
(b) His life would be better than hers.
(c) It was meant to happen.
(d) The gods would punish him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What product did Slavenka attempt to get her daughter to use, to much objection?

2. Why were cleaning services forbidden in Communist times?

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

4. What year did Slavenka and Ulrike meet?

5. What brand of toilet paper did Slavenka use as a child?

(see the answer key)

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