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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. What did apartments offer that made them "mythical objects of worship"?
(a) Water.
(b) Ownership.
(c) Heat.
(d) Comfort.

2. Where was Evelina from?
(a) Russia.
(b) Bulgaria.
(c) Croatia.
(d) Yugoslavia.

3. How many children did Zsuzsa and Istvan have?
(a) 0.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

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

5. In "Some Doubts...", what exotic purchase did Slavenka feel guilty about?
(a) A fur coat.
(b) A fancy car.
(c) A house on the ocean.
(d) A diamond ring.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Our Little Stasi", what bill did Slavenka struggle to pay?

3. In "A Communist Eye...", what food item did Slavenka almost pick up?

4. During Communist rule, why did many Eastern Europeans eat soup?

5. Why did the Communist state want to create a uniform, physical appearance amongst women?

(see the answer key)

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