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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, From a Bird's Eye View, 1989-1991, Chapter 14, The Kremlin, The Magic Mountain, Chapter 15, The Trap.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was unique about the mosque in Uzbekistan?
(a) It was filled with jewels.
(b) It was made of wood.
(c) It was made of iron.
(d) It was lined with gold.

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

3. Everything in Baku is what?
(a) Ancient
(b) Covered with grafitti
(c) Moderately old
(d) New

4. All of the following were active mafia groups in the former USSR except for which:
(a) Russian mafia
(b) Asiatic mafia
(c) Caucasian mafia
(d) Nationalist mafia

5. What did the children get after standing out all night in front of the candy store?
(a) Chocolate
(b) Fruit-candy tins
(c) Comic books
(d) Penny candy

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were people sent to Siberia?

2. What does Leonid think Armenia might do?

3. What happens the the homes in Yakutsk?

4. What does Ryszard think about the immensity of Russia?

5. Where did the mafia mentality originate according to the author?

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