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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Chapter 21, Orphans Twice Over | Part I, Chapter 22, Tukhachevsky and Others.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Pitkovskaya commit suicide?
(a) She hangs herself.
(b) She sets herself on fire.
(c) She drinks acid.
(d) She shoots herself.

2. What is Ginzburg told in the meeting?
(a) She is expelled from the Communist Party.
(b) She is exonerated of all but three minor charges.
(c) She is to be executed.
(d) She is to go work on a communal farm and teach there.

3. What might happen if Ginzburg makes any stops along the way to present herself for the arrest warrant?
(a) Her mother might become hysterical.
(b) She could make things even more difficult for herself or loved ones.
(c) She might be shot.
(d) She might get an even harsher sentence.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what series of books has Elvov contributed an article?

2. What does Lydia tell Ginzburg that God does?

3. Why is Ginsburg sad on September 1, 1935?

4. What eventually happens to Sagidullin?

5. Why is Nina in prison?

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