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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What mentality permeated the people of Eastern Europe after the fall of Communism?
(a) Hopeful.
(b) Capitalistic.
(c) Socialistic.
(d) Democratic.

2. What amazed Slavenka about the American phone system?
(a) The right to switch companies.
(b) The phones never worked.
(c) People could crank call.
(d) It was so expensive.

3. As a child, what did Slavenka get in Italy that made her popular at home?
(a) Stockings.
(b) Perfume.
(c) A dog.
(d) A coat.

4. Under Communist rule, who supported the young and unemployed?
(a) They were self-supported.
(b) The parents.
(c) No one.
(d) Local charities.

5. How old was Andrea when Slavenka was her close friend?
(a) 27.
(b) 31.
(c) 50.
(d) 25.

6. Slavenka was upset when her daughter asked for what toy?
(a) Cabbage Patch Kid.
(b) The Wii.
(c) Barbie.
(d) An electric car.

7. Evelina worked as a what?
(a) Assistant professor.
(b) Chef.
(c) Waste contractor.
(d) Architect.

8. What happened to Ulrike after a year in prison?
(a) She lost her mind.
(b) She developed polio.
(c) She learned English.
(d) She lost her hair.

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

10. Under Communist rule, many young people felt what?
(a) Inspired.
(b) Safe.
(c) Protected.
(d) Trapped.

11. How old was Ulrike when she met Slavenka?
(a) 30.
(b) 27.
(c) 18.
(d) 12.

12. What is the capital of Bulgaria?
(a) Moscow.
(b) Warsaw.
(c) Sofia.
(d) Berlin.

13. Under Communist rule, how big were the apartments most young professionals lived in?
(a) Very small.
(b) Average.
(c) Same size as in the U.S.
(d) Three bedroom.

14. Under Communism, few expected what would ever change?
(a) Creative employment opportunities.
(b) Food supplies.
(c) All of these.
(d) Living conditions.

15. What simple appliance was Slavenka's friend Blaga unaware of?
(a) A dishwasher.
(b) A refrigerator.
(c) A dryer.
(d) A washing machine.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1980, what did the people of Yugoslavia fear?

2. Due to a Communist mind-set, what did Tanja lack?

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

4. What does the author think about the title of her book?

5. For work, who was Slavenka forced to meet with?

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