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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. Why is Elvov apologizing to Ginzburg?
(a) He misunderstood one of her articles and cut it from the series.
(b) He is inaccurate in a quote from her.
(c) He is unable to help her identify two anonymous Stalin spies.
(d) Her association with him may be costly to her.

2. How does Ginzburg view the hearings against her and others?
(a) They are conducted by incompetent judges.
(b) Corrupt and hypocritical.
(c) Honest but flawed.
(d) Self-serving.

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

4. What are the sounds in the middle of the night?
(a) Old pipes rattling.
(b) No one knows.
(c) Screams from torturing going on.
(d) The rats gnawing on the pallets.

5. What form of communications does Ginzburg learn?
(a) Music.
(b) A form of shorthand.
(c) Number codes.
(d) Knocking on walls.

Short Answer Questions

1. The women are sent from the prison _______________.

2. Who is Garey Sagidullin?

3. What does Ginzburg learn at the end of June?

4. How long does Ginzburg's trial last?

5. Who is Lyama Shepel?

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