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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, From a Bird's Eye View, 1989-1991, Chapter 14, The Kremlin, The Magic Mountain, Chapter 15, The Trap.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did they do before the meeting?
(a) They elected a new president.
(b) They performed a traditional ritual.
(c) They watched sports on an old television.
(d) They reviewed the notes for the meeting.

2. What weather did Ryszard encounter when he flew into Vorkuta?
(a) Dangerously frigid temperatures
(b) Torrential downpours
(c) An incredible heatwave
(d) Dangerous snowstorms

3. What is Vorkuta known as?
(a) It's known as a holy place of martyrdom.
(b) It's known an ideal place to raise a family.
(c) It's known a the happiest place on Earth.
(d) It's known as a good place for business.

4. Why was it difficult getting Ryszard back to the airport?
(a) There was a riot in the streets.
(b) There was flooding.
(c) People have heard of Starovoytova's visit, and tropps are coming.
(d) There was a severe, unexpected snowstorm.

5. What has Baku been known for during the past 1,000 years?
(a) Baku has been a political hot spot for 1,000 years.
(b) Baku has been a trading post for 1,000 years.
(c) Baku has been a literacy center for 1,000 years.
(d) Baku has been a center for the arts for 1,000 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. All of the following were ways to get into the Kremlin except for which?

2. What does Ryszard discover about the Armenian political system?

3. What did Ryszard like about Baku?

4. Where were the starving people who lined up to see Lenin now in line?

5. What did Nadiezdha Alliluyeva do in Stalin's old apartment?

(see the answer key)

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