3. Why does Ryszard want to visit Nagorno-Karabakh?
(a) It is a small island of Christians who are to be exterminated and replaced by Islamic fundamentalists.
(b) It is a small island of Muslims who are to be exterminated and replaced by Christian fundamentalists.
(c) It's a thriving culture in a poverty-stricken nation.
(d) It's a prison camp.

4. All of the following were ways to get into the Kremlin except for which?
(a) The museum
(b) A congress
(c) a summons
(d) A tourist day pass

5. What does he feel about the people of Russia?
(a) He feels as if they are depopulated and wants them to return.
(b) He is happy many are leaving.
(c) He is pleased that people have the freedom to make their own choices.
(d) He is angry that many are disappearing, but realizes it might be a good thing.

6. How do the people in Moscow feel about the Imperium?
(a) They wish it weren't around.
(b) They want to maintain it even though it doesn't have any attachment to the people's interests.
(c) They want to maintain it because it is an integral part of their lives.
(d) They violently oppose it.

7. What is ironic about Zalozhnaya?
(a) The people couldn't afford to attend the performances.
(b) The people lack for heat in spite of the coal mines.
(c) Most of the residents can't afford an education.
(d) The city is poverty stricken, although it's surrounded by natural riches.

8. What did the people who grew up under the USSR lack?
(a) Clothing
(b) A national identity
(c) A family history
(d) Basic schooling

9. What is Ryszard's hotel like in Zalozhynaya?
(a) It's a luxury resort.
(b) Its warm and friendly.
(c) It's right on the water.
(d) It's miserable and cold.

10. Where were the starving people who lined up to see Lenin now in line?
(a) At the Kremlin entry
(b) Food banks
(c) At housing opportunity stations
(d) Mc Donalds

11. What happened to two out of three of Ryszard's contacts?
(a) They were arrested.
(b) They were delayed.
(c) They refused to speak to him.
(d) They were dead.

12. According to the author, what happens to a civilization that doesn't ask questions?
(a) It confuses the citizens.
(b) Nothing.
(c) It thrives.
(d) It dies.

13. Why couldn't Ryszard tell the story that he tells in Chapter 15 earlier in the book?
(a) He would have endangered those who helped him.
(b) He wanted to double-check his facts.
(c) He didn't know the ending.
(d) He needed to get permission to tell the story from the people in it.

14. Where does Ryszard attend the play?
(a) In a museum that was turned into a church
(b) In a 300-year-old theater
(c) In a church that was turned into a museum
(d) In a brand new theater

15. What is the status of the Red Army?
(a) The Red Army is nonexistent.
(b) The Red Army is struggling but gradually gaining power.
(c) The Red Army is stronger than ever.
(d) The Red Army is in terrible shape.