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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What becomes a symbol of sanctuary from oppression in Bashkir?
(a) The music
(b) A flower
(c) Nature
(d) Churches

2. What problem did Ufa face?
(a) Stripped mines
(b) Poisoning by phenol
(c) Unsanitary conditions
(d) Severe snowstorms

3. How did the people of Baku react to the idea of freedom of thought?
(a) They felt that freedom of thought would lead to rebellion.
(b) They expected freedom of thought.
(c) They were regularly punished for expressing freedom of thought.
(d) They didn't know what freedom of thought was.

4. How did the actor feel about the Jews?
(a) He felt a connection to them.
(b) He was enraged by them.
(c) He loved them.
(d) He felt sorry for them.

5. What were many of the agreements and disagreements over?
(a) Land boundaries
(b) Educational standards
(c) Water
(d) Who was going to rule

Short Answer Questions

1. What was it like living in Vorkuta?

2. According to the author, what happens to a civilization that doesn't ask questions?

3. Why was it difficult getting Ryszard back to the airport?

4. What are the workers told at the meeting?

5. How did some people in Chapter 17 view Siberia?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did some of the people who lived under the USSR struggle with nationality?

2. Describe the Red Army and what Ryszard feels about it.

3. Describe the Kremlin.

4. What was the Karabakh are like?

5. Describe the hotel atmosphere in Yakutsk.

6. What where the crops in Uzbekistan like?

7. Describe what happened in Ufa.

8. What was the city of Baku like?

9. Describe the pros and cons of living in Yatusk.

10. What were the people in Baku like?

(see the answer keys)

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