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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Exile.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the Wydras live inside the house in which they stayed when they arrived in Vancouver?
(a) The attic.
(b) The spare bedroom.
(c) The basement.
(d) The "family" room.

2. What year did prayers and religion classes begin in Polish schools?
(a) 1957.
(b) 1935.
(c) 1967.
(d) 1942.

3. In Eva's Poland apartment, what was the "second" room?
(a) Eva's sisters room.
(b) The maid's room.
(c) A bedroom for Eva and her sister.
(d) A bedroom for Eva's parents.

4. What did Eva's father settle into for work in Canada?
(a) He ran an antique store for fine antiques.
(b) He collected and sold junk.
(c) He worked for a construction company.
(d) He ran a diner.

5. What did Krysia's older brother study in school?
(a) Literature.
(b) Music.
(c) Engineering.
(d) Law.

Short Answer Questions

1. What, according to Eva's mother, was a necessary part of a lady's equipment?

2. What did Pani Orlovska tell Eva she should wash her face with to have a good complexion?

3. What theater troupe came to Vancouver to perform Macbeth?

4. What are Eva and Alinka dressed in when they arrive in Vancouver?

5. Who was Eva's mother's best friend?

(see the answer key)

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