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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Solomon return to Russia?

2. Why did people in Russia drive with runner lights instead of real headlights according to Volodya?

3. What did the Russian government do to force Jews' assimilation into Russian society?

4. What was the name of the Russian Telegraphic Agency?

5. What language did Volodya use to greet Potok and his wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. What effect did Russia have on the author's own life?

2. When does the Prologue open and where was the author and his wife?

3. What happened with Slepak and Fanya's children?

4. What option was Solomon given at the age of 13?

5. What was Solomon invited to do?

6. When celebrating an impromptu Shabbat, what did the family substitute?

7. When did Volodya realize he was a Jew according to Chapter 3?

8. Why were the Russians excited after giving a housewarming gift?

9. Who was Owen Laster and what did he ask?

10. What did Slepak ask of his visitors when they got to the apartment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the Epilogue's discussion that even though things improved for the Jewish people, that based on history, it was not something they could trust.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the role of the press in Russia and examine how it both helped and hindered the Slepak's request for exit visas.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the causes and history of anti-Semitism and discuss how governments have supported prejudice.

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