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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 - Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Volodya's mother-in-law die?
(a) 1980.
(b) 1975.
(c) 1979.
(d) 1982.

2. Why did Masha leave the prison after being arrested in 1978?
(a) She had to go to the hospital for an ulcer.
(b) She was acqquited.
(c) She needed to resume work.
(d) She was released on bail.

3. What nickname did Masha's mother give her?
(a) My precious.
(b) My amulet.
(c) My love.
(d) Ibisa.

4. When did Solomon come to the United States?
(a) 1913.
(b) 1912.
(c) 1925.
(d) 1916.

5. What did Volodya and his wife decide to do to try to get a visa?
(a) Try to cross the border illegally.
(b) Obtain a divorce.
(c) Try to hijack a plane.
(d) Try to flee to the US consulate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Soviet government repress the news of?

2. When did the government start attacking the refuseniks?

3. Where did Chaim Potok live when the Jews in Russia tried to obtain freedom?

4. How long was Volodya told he had to wait before reapplying for a visa after being refused one?

5. How many of Potok's books did Masha read?

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