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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Chapter 17, The Conveyor Belt | Part I, Chapter 18, Confrontations.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how long does this form of interrogation last?
(a) 7 days.
(b) 3 days.
(c) Several weeks.
(d) A few hours.

2. Why is Ginzburg summoned to a Party meeting?
(a) For failing to denouce Trotsky strenuously enough in a recent lecture.
(b) For missing two meetings in a row when she was ill.
(c) For not denouncing Elvov.
(d) For having a book in her home that was published outside of Russia.

3. What is the criminal offense of which Ginzburg is now accused?
(a) Teaching heresy.
(b) Collaborating with the enemy.
(c) Inciting riots.
(d) Conspiracy.

4. What does Ginzburg consider as she is traveling back to Moscow?
(a) Forming a group to assassinate Stalin.
(b) Denouncing her best friend.
(c) Writing a condemnation of Trotsky.
(d) Suicide.

5. How does Ginzburg view the hearings against her and others?
(a) Self-serving.
(b) Honest but flawed.
(c) They are conducted by incompetent judges.
(d) Corrupt and hypocritical.

Short Answer Questions

1. What might happen if Ginzburg makes any stops along the way to present herself for the arrest warrant?

2. How long after her hearing is Ginzburg arrested?

3. Why does Pitkovskaya condemn her husband?

4. Who is Comrade Beylin?

5. What happens on Red Army Day?

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