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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. What was Solomon's wife's name?

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

3. When did Solomon leave Tass?

4. How many people died of malnourishment after the Bolsheviks took power?

5. Who did those first to colonize Russia choose as their ruler?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What was signed in August 1939?

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

6. Why would someone who joined the Army not be allowed to leave the country?

7. What did Solomon Slepak's father want for him?

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

9. Who did Slepak run into in 1920 according to Chapter 2?

10. What does "The Gates of November" say who about two generations according to the Intro?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the history of the Bolsheviks coming to power and the impact they had on Russia and the Jews.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the prison and exile system in Russia and the role that it played in Volodya and Masha's life.

Essay Topic 3

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

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