1. How old is Natalia's grandfather in the story about the arrival of Darisa the Bear in Chapter 9: "The Bear"?
(a) 13.
(b) 12.
(c) 9.
(d) 16.

2. Lake Verimovo is described in Chapter 6: "The Fire" as being fed by what river?
(a) The Amovarka River.
(b) The Trotus River.
(c) The Moldova River.
(d) The Siret River.

3. What word from Chapter 6: "The Fire" refers to patronage bestowed or favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship?
(a) Paternalism.
(b) Hedonism.
(c) Naturalism.
(d) Nepotism.

4. What word from Chapter 8: "The Heart" means characterized by sudden, violent outburst?
(a) Paroxysmal.
(b) Premeditated.
(c) Articulate.
(d) Euphoric.

5. Natalia's grandfather tells her in Chapter 6: "The Fire," "When men die, they die in fear. They take everything they need from you, and as a doctor it is your job to give it, to comfort them, to hold their hand. But children die how they have been living—in" what?
(a) Peace.
(b) Naivety.
(c) Fear.
(d) Hope.

Short Answer Questions

1. What location does Natalia describe in Chapter 2: "The War" as "where the gypsies lived, with its wet paper walls, the black smoke of its dungfires"?

2. What is the name of Natalia's teacher when she is fourteen in Chapter 2: "The War"?

3. What is Jovo's profession in the story of Chapter 12: "The Apothecary"?

4. Who does Natalia say shot himself while trying to reload his gun to shoot the tiger in Chapter 4: "The Tiger"?

5. What is the name of the giant Welsh rabbit described at the zoo in Chapter 11: "The Bombing"?

(see the answer key)

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