This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, From a Bird's-Eye View, 1989-1991, Chapter 4, The Third Rome, Chapter 5, The Temple and the Palace.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ryszard discover about the Armenian political system?
(a) The Armenian people are used to ruling themselves.
(b) The Armenian people have no need of a government.
(c) The Armenians have a democratic government with several leaders.
(d) The Armenian people have almost never had a state of their own.

2. Who built the Temple of Christ the Savior?
(a) Alexander I
(b) Alexander II
(c) Peter the Great
(d) Stalin

3. 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 far away from his home.
(d) He is heading to the store.

4. What was happening to the USSR's political system?
(a) It was a perfect model for other countries.
(b) It looked like a relic.
(c) It was thriving.
(d) It was stable, but not thriving.

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