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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. Under Communist rule, what was the purpose behind the Croatian phone system?
(a) Public service.
(b) Spying.
(c) Money making.
(d) To create jobs.

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

3. Slavenka was disappointed when she realized she was teaching her daughter what?
(a) Self-reliance.
(b) Independence.
(c) Capitalist ideals.
(d) Communist ideals.

4. In Croatia, when did the citizens begin to celebrate Christmas once again?
(a) 1990.
(b) 1982.
(c) 1995.
(d) 1989.

5. What did not exist under socialism?
(a) Charity.
(b) All of these.
(c) Class systems.
(d) Massive wealth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Under Communist rule, what was the problem with the apartment situation?

2. What did Slavenka remember about her mother's beauty regimen?

3. How old was Slavenka when she first participated in an election?

4. What was missing from Slavenka's father's funeral?

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

(see the answer key)

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