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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the beginning of Chapter 12, why does the Central Committee panic?
(a) The war continues.
(b) Because they fear Khrushchev.
(c) Because of a poor economy.
(d) Becasue of protestors.

2. At what age does Khrushchev begin an apprenticeship with a fitter?
(a) 20 years.
(b) 15 years.
(c) 17 years.
(d) 23 years.

3. At the academy, how many words of a foreign language are students supposed to learn?
(a) 1,500-2,000.
(b) 200-300.
(c) 500-700.
(d) 800-1,000.

4. Where does the biggest tank battle in history take place?
(a) Kharkov.
(b) Stalingrad.
(c) Kursk.
(d) Kiev.

5. Where does Khrushchev's wife, Nina, work?
(a) She is a housewife.
(b) Machine factory.
(c) Electric lamp factory.
(d) Shoe factory.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1953, where is Khrushchev in the Kremlin hierarchy?

2. Where does Khrushchev go in 1908 to join his father?

3. How many hours per day does Khrushchev work as an apprentice?

4. When does Khrushchev become a full member of the Central Committee?

5. What is life like for Khrushchev and the other men in the barracks?

(see the answer key)

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