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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Chapter 47, A Bathhouse! Just an Ordinary Bathhouse! | Part I, Chapter 48, The Ruins of Sclusselburg.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what are Ginzburg and Julia becoming disillusioned?
(a) The prospect of better conditions in the prison.
(b) The Soviet system.
(c) The prospects of an early release.
(d) The prospect of vindication.

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

3. Why do Ginzburg eat bread and a pound of sugar?
(a) They don't want it to burn up in the fire.
(b) They have been cut to half rations.
(c) They believe they are about to die.
(d) They have not been allowed to eat for several days.

4. What do the two women continue to hide?
(a) Letters smuggled into them from their families.
(b) Their writings.
(c) Fish bones and medicine.
(d) Notes from other prisoners.

5. What is Ginzburg told about her husband?
(a) He has also been arrested.
(b) He has disowned her.
(c) He has hired a good lawyer.
(d) He is divorcing her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Ginzburg put after her initial interrogations?

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

3. Why is Ginzburg happy after her trial?

4. What is returned to Ginzburg?

5. How long do Ginzburg's parents spend in prison?

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