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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. Why is Nina in prison?
(a) Her boyfriend is in a conspiracy group.
(b) For failing to denounce someone who denounces Stalin.
(c) Her brother denounced Stalin and Nina does not report him.
(d) Her mother said negative things about Stalin.

2. Where is Ginzburg put after her initial interrogations?
(a) In a bleak prison with stone walls.
(b) In a dormitory with other political offenders.
(c) In a cellar.
(d) In a courtyard with tents for shelter.

3. What is significant about the date February 15, 1937?
(a) It is Ginzburg's wedding anniversary day.
(b) It is the day Ginzburg was imprisoned.
(c) It is Ginzburg's last day to teach.
(d) It is Ginzburg's birthday.

4. Who apologizes to Ginzburg?
(a) Abdullin.
(b) Lyama.
(c) Sagidullin.
(d) Yegereva.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens on Red Army Day?

2. What does Ginzburg notice is lacking where she is now?

3. Who is Comrade Beylin?

4. What does Ginzburg say in her letter to the secret police?

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

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