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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, First Encounters, Chapter 2, The Trans-Siberian.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ryszard think about the immensity of Russia?
(a) It makes Russians anxious to explore new territories.
(b) It has a positive effect on Russians because it demands concentration.
(c) It has a negative effect on Russians because it doesn't demand concentration.
(d) It makes Russians relax and let down their guards.

2. What is deportation?
(a) Taking someone to a different shipping port
(b) Sending someone away from their native land
(c) Sending someone on vacation
(d) Moving someone to a different home in the same town

3. What were the passengers on the train like?
(a) Everyone was quiet.
(b) Everyone made up stories.
(c) Everyone laughed and told jokes.
(d) Everyone shared their life stories.

4. What does the author compare Siberia to weather-wise?
(a) Northern Canada
(b) The mountains in China
(c) Antartica
(d) Plinsk

5. What was the food like in Ryszard's life?
(a) It was scarce.
(b) It was fine if you like eating only potatoes.
(c) They had every choice of food imaginable.
(d) It was plentiful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were people sent to Siberia?

2. What is so genius about the Russians according to Ryszard?

3. What happened to the beautiful Pink church?

4. How old is Ryszard when he is caught by the Soviet soldiers?

5. What was Ryszard' destination?

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