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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapters IX through XIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Kira wear old clothes to work?
(a) Because it keeps up the appearance that she needs her job.
(b) Because she likes them.
(c) Because she doesn't have money for new ones.
(d) Because Leo won't buy her new ones.

2. What political party is in command of Russia?
(a) The Revolutionaries.
(b) The sides are still at war.
(c) The Communist Party.
(d) The White Party.

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

4. What is the "hard legacy" Stepan leaves Andrei?
(a) A small amount of money.
(b) His uniform.
(c) A letter of expulsion from the Communist Party.
(d) Pavel's note.

5. According to Stepan, what does dying of "ceaseless toil" mean?
(a) Disease.
(b) Hunger.
(c) Suicide.
(d) Secret murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kira's family pack for resale to earn money?

2. Where does Kira tell Leo the money came from?

3. How does Kira describe the way she responds to the feelings she has had throughout her life?

4. Why does Kira chase after the train Leo is in?

5. Who questions Andrei's right to have an opinion of his own?

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