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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, 1906-1923, Chapters 9-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Wladek's mother die?
(a) From cancer.
(b) In childbirth.
(c) In the war.
(d) Domestic violence.

2. Who is Wladek's favorite sibling?
(a) Chas.
(b) Jas.
(c) Florence.
(d) Florentyna.

3. What does the Baron say about Wladek's birth defect?
(a) It is the mark of God.
(b) It is just a fluke.
(c) It is the sign of a demon.
(d) It is the mark of his father.

4. What disguise does Wladek have when he ventures to escape?
(a) The suit from his mother's funeral.
(b) None.
(c) A tux.
(d) An old guard uniform.

5. Whose leg gets cut in a fight with a Russian soldier?
(a) George.
(b) Wladek.
(c) The butler.
(d) The cook.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which soldiers were responsible for the rape and subsequent death of Florentyna?

2. Who takes care of baby Wladek?

3. Who teaches Wladek how to steal from produce vendors?

4. When does Anne miscarry?

5. Where is baby William born?

(see the answer key)

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