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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19: How We Survived Communism.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Slavenka do for a living?
(a) Journalist.
(b) Translator.
(c) Counselor.
(d) Teacher.

3. Who was in charge of renewing Zagreb?
(a) The people.
(b) Private investors.
(c) The state.
(d) City officials.

4. In "How We Survived Communism", why did Vesna's mother prevent her from throwing stockings away?
(a) She wanted them.
(b) To protect Vesna's pale legs.
(c) To punish Vesna.
(d) In preparation for war.

5. In response to an abundance of food after the fall of Communism, what was considered a luxury?
(a) Not eating.
(b) Drinking water.
(c) Eating everything in sight.
(d) A buffet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the Croatian government watch Slavenka?

2. What memory about Slavenka's grandmother saddened her?

3. When Zagreb's facade was improved, what concerned Slavenka?

4. Years after her release, what happened to Ulrike's prison?

5. According to Slavenka, what sect was not acknowledged in the media during the collapse of Communism?

(see the answer key)

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