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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. Where is the author heading along with his mother and sister?
(a) He is heading to Moscow.
(b) He is heading to his home in Pinsk, Poland.
(c) He is heading to the store.
(d) He is heading far away from his home.

2. How does Rsyzard view Siberia?
(a) He finds it welcoming.
(b) He finds it haunting.
(c) He finds it beautiful.
(d) He finds it icy and sinister.

3. What is so genius about the Russians according to Ryszard?
(a) They have the ability to endure almost any nightmare.
(b) They can drink better than anyone else.
(c) They really know how to cook.
(d) They have a real knack for storytelling.

4. What interrupted class time?
(a) Gunfire
(b) Ryszard's fell over in his chair.
(c) Air raids
(d) The class pet escaping

5. How long did it take the travelers to move past Krasnoyarsk?
(a) Two weeks
(b) One week
(c) Four days
(d) One day

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the red banners signify to the travelers?

2. What happened to the beautiful Pink church?

3. What was the political atmosphere in Poland in 1939?

4. What is deportation?

5. What were the passengers on the train like?

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