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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. How old was Slavenka when she first participated in an election?
(a) 32.
(b) 50.
(c) 18.
(d) 25.

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

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

4. What was unique about the midnight mass Slavenka attended with her mother?
(a) The mass was held on a sidewalk.
(b) The church was empty.
(c) Much of the crowd was young.
(d) Much of the crowd was old.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Ulrike meet her husband?

2. What political label did Slavenka give herself in "A Letter from the United States..."?

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

4. How did the young and unemployed feel about the living situation under Communist rule?

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

(see the answer key)

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