This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, From a Bird's Eye View, 1989-1991, Chapter 12, Jumping over Puddles, Chapter 13, Kolyma, Fog and More Fog.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. An actor sang a hymn about Russia promoting its what?
(a) Military
(b) Former greatness
(c) Path into future greatness
(d) Educational system

2. What did Ryszard like about Baku?
(a) It had wonderful transportation options.
(b) It was built for the people.
(c) It had exquisite views.
(d) It was right on the water.

3. How does Georgia appear to Ryszard compared to Armenia?
(a) It is more focused on the arts than Armenia.
(b) It has more wealth than Armenia.
(c) It is more poverty-stricken than Armenia.
(d) It is much more violent than Armenia.

4. What are the workers told at the meeting?
(a) They are told that 1/4 of them are going to lose their jobs.
(b) They are told that they are going to each get a raise according to their seniority.
(c) They are told that they are gong to begin receiving health benefits.
(d) They are told that they have secured trade relations with the West.

5. How has the southern republic responded to the USSR?
(a) They negotiated with the USSR for certain political positions.
(b) They were brainwashed and lost all sense of self.
(c) The USSR didn't affect them at all.
(d) They held on to some of their traditions.