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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. In Slavenka's first election, which was the only group allowed to win?
(a) Communists.
(b) Republicans.
(c) Democrats.
(d) Patriots.

2. What was considered absurd, in a Communist country?
(a) Prosperity.
(b) Equality.
(c) Stupidity.
(d) Fairness.

3. What programmed Slavenka to grab food whenever she could?
(a) Communism.
(b) Greed.
(c) The Depression.
(d) Wealth.

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

5. When Communism fell, what did the women in Eastern Europe try to do?
(a) Get married.
(b) Create a unique look.
(c) Start equality clubs.
(d) Dress alike.

Short Answer Questions

1. As a child, what affliction did Slavenka suffer from on a trip to Italy?

2. Why did the Croatian government watch Slavenka?

3. How long were Zsuzsa and Istvan married?

4. What did Castro claim hurt the environment?

5. Slavenka believed that those under Communism wore what metaphorical color?

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