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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Chapter 9, Expelled from the Party | Part I, Chapter 10, That Day.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How long after her hearing is Ginzburg arrested?
(a) Several months.
(b) Eight days.
(c) One day.
(d) Three weeks.

3. What does Yaroslavsky do concening Ginzburg?
(a) Tries to help her to flee the country.
(b) Denounces her.
(c) Trumps up evidence against her.
(d) Hides evidence against her.

4. Why do many people believe they are safe from arrest?
(a) They are loyal party members.
(b) They have been given medals from Stalin.
(c) They teach in very remote areas.
(d) They are not active in politics.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Alyosha?

2. How does Ginzburg view the hearings against her and others?

3. How does Pitkovskaya commit suicide?

4. What does Avodotya Aksyonova advise Ginzburg?

5. Who summons Ginzburg?

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