View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16: My First Midnight Mass and Chapter 17: On the Quality of Wall Paint in Eastern Europe.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Slavenka's father make peace with, prior to his death?
(a) The church.
(b) The state.
(c) His sister.
(d) Slavenka.

2. What happened to Ulrike after a year in prison?
(a) She lost her mind.
(b) She developed polio.
(c) She lost her hair.
(d) She learned English.

3. What country supplied products to Poland after the fall of Communism?
(a) Germany.
(b) Canada.
(c) Africa.
(d) America.

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

5. What did Slavenka leave at home once she became popular at school?
(a) Her retainer.
(b) Her doll.
(c) Her glasses.
(d) Her dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. What important Yugoslavian political figure died in 1980?

2. Under Communist rule, what was the purpose behind the Croatian phone system?

3. In "A Letter from the United States...", what group did Slavenka say was somewhat radical?

4. What did Tanja choose to do, following her pregnancy?

5. What year did Slavenka and Ulrike meet?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 180 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample