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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Chapter 9, Salvation from Heaven.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. For how long does this form of interrogation last?
(a) Several weeks.
(b) A few hours.
(c) 7 days.
(d) 3 days.

3. What has Ginzburg heard is an indication she is about to be shot?
(a) She is given all her possesions back.
(b) She is put into a single cell with a real bed.
(c) The nicer the prison the more likely one is to die soon.
(d) She is made to sign papers that she is not allowed to read.

4. What happens that brightens the prisoners' lives?
(a) They are allowed weekly visitors.
(b) They receive reductions in their sentences for good behavior.
(c) The library is reopened.
(d) They are allowed monthly visitors.

5. Where is Ginzburg sent to work?
(a) Mines.
(b) Farm fields.
(c) Weaving coop.
(d) Quarries.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what are Ginzburg and Julia becoming disillusioned?

2. What happens when Ginzburg and Karepova are put in a cell together?

3. What incenses Ginzburg about how her answers are recorded?

4. How does Ginzburg characterize Marya Dogadkina?

5. Why does Ginzburg believe she was lucky not to have signed anything?

(see the answer key)

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