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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13: A Letter from the United States - The Critical Theory Approach.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During her speech in "A Letter from the United States...", Slavenka says communism failed due to a lack of what?
(a) Enthusiasm.
(b) Female support.
(c) Government support.
(d) Male support.

2. According to Slavenka, what sect was not acknowledged in the media during the collapse of Communism?
(a) Men.
(b) Americans.
(c) Children.
(d) Women.

3. When did Croatia become a democracy?
(a) After the fall of the Berlin Wall.
(b) Before World War II.
(c) 1978.
(d) 1950.

4. In "A Communist Eye...", what did Slavenka notice about the people in advertisements?
(a) They were poorly dressed.
(b) They always wore red, white and blue.
(c) They seemed perfect.
(d) They were ugly.

5. Evelina worked as a what?
(a) Architect.
(b) Assistant professor.
(c) Waste contractor.
(d) Chef.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Slavenka discuss with "Inspector M. Officially"?

2. In Eastern Europe, what did many people expect out of life?

3. What simple appliance was Slavenka's friend Blaga unaware of?

4. What did Croatia eventually install to help citizens pay bills?

5. Why did Slavenka buy a doll in East Berlin?

(see the answer key)

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