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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. In Croatia, what issue became important under new democratic governments?
(a) Airport systems.
(b) Private space.
(c) Animal control.
(d) Charity.

2. What important Yugoslavian political figure died in 1980?
(a) Tito.
(b) Tanja.
(c) Reagan.
(d) Thatcher.

3. In 1987, what did Castro limit the ownership of?
(a) Cars.
(b) Property.
(c) Coats.
(d) Boats.

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

5. What was Andrea's typical mental state?
(a) Enthusiastic.
(b) Hopeful.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Scared.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Eastern European women blame for their troubles?

2. Who was in charge of renewing Zagreb?

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

4. In "Some Doubts...", what exotic purchase did Slavenka feel guilty about?

5. In "The Day When They Say That War Will Begin", what news channel did Slavenka watch?

(see the answer key)

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