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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. How does Ginzburg defend herself?
(a) By saying no one in her area has denounced Elvov either.
(b) By saying she was in the hospital and has a note to prove it.
(c) By saying that Stalin's deputy of foreign affairs gave her the book.
(d) By saying that her lecture was not about Trotsky.

2. Who agonizes over the hearing on Ginzburg?
(a) Her friends who are caught in their own false accusations.
(b) Ginzburg's third cousin who must pronounce the judgement.
(c) One of her former students whoi s the head of the committee.
(d) Ginzburg's favorite mentor.

3. How does Ginzburg describe Stalin?
(a) Ugly and repulsive.
(b) Virile.
(c) Handsome.
(d) Insane.

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

5. Why is Ginsburg sad on September 1, 1935?
(a) She is no longer allowed to teach and it's the first day of school.
(b) It is the anniversary of when her young daughter had died.
(c) It is the anniversary of when her young son had died.
(d) It is the anniversary of when she first started teaching.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ginzburg do when she explodes in anger at this latest charge?

2. What does Yaroslavsky do concening Ginzburg?

3. Why do many people believe they are safe from arrest?

4. Who is Comrade Beylin?

5. Why does Pitkovskaya condemn her husband?

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