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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, First Encounters, Chapter 3, The South, '67.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Ryszard think about nomadism?
(a) He thinks nomads are the key to world education.
(b) He maintains that human civilization can't exist without the nomad.
(c) He maintains that nomads are the key to crime in society.
(d) He maintains that nomads are a detriment to society.

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

4. What happened to the beautiful Pink church?
(a) They built a new addition.
(b) It caught on fire.
(c) It was destroyed by cannon fire.
(d) It collapsed without warning.

5. How did the travelers view time on the trip?
(a) The trip seemed endless.
(b) The trip was going quickly.
(c) All sense of time was lost.
(d) Travelers could predict time to the minute with the numerous stations and stops.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is deportation?

2. What was Ryszard' destination?

3. What are the main religions of Azerbaijan?

4. Who does Ryszard travel with in Armenia?

5. What do the Red Army men want?

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