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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Solomon return to Russia?
(a) His child was sick.
(b) His mother died.
(c) His wife did not want to have her baby in Japan.
(d) He was recall for a promotion.

2. When did the Slepak family finally get their visa out of Russia?
(a) October 1985.
(b) October 1988.
(c) October 1986.
(d) October 1987.

3. Why did Solomon have to change his name before going to Japan?
(a) He wanted a fresh start.
(b) So it didn't sound Jewish.
(c) He wife did not want to marry a Jew.
(d) It was easier to write in Japanese.

4. Who went to Leonid's school to try to put pressure on Volodya and his wife?
(a) The military police.
(b) The KGB.
(c) The local police.
(d) The NKVD.

5. When was Masha born?
(a) November 9, 1926.
(b) December 7, 1926.
(c) November 7, 1927.
(d) November 7, 1926.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Volodya's family excited to learn?

2. When did the Jews who survived in Russia ask for more freedom?

3. Where were Volodya's sons living at the time of Potok's visit in Russia?

4. When was Volodya born?

5. What did Volodya tell his father that greatly upset Solomon?

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