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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Chapters VIII through XI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who interrupts Leo and Kira's trip?
(a) Kira's family.
(b) Andrei.
(c) A communist officer.
(d) Victor.

2. What of Kira's family's possessions is left?
(a) Lydia's piano.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A little bit of money.
(d) Galina's jewlery.

3. What happens when Kira meets Leo for the second time?
(a) They argue.
(b) They declare their love for each other.
(c) They agree to meet again a third time in a month.
(d) They get arrested.

4. Why does Kira's family travel on the "threshold of a box car"?
(a) Because it was the newest way to travel.
(b) Because there were not enough seats in the passenger cars.
(c) Because it was cheaper.
(d) Because they were late arriving to the station.

5. How old is Kira?
(a) 28.
(b) 18.
(c) 19.
(d) 21.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who calls Kira to the office of the Communist Cell for questioning?

2. Who tells Kira to "get her claws" into Leo?

3. What happens to Alexander's business?

4. How do Vasili and Alexander feel about the Communist Party?

5. How does Lydia respond when Andrei asks her to play the piano?

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