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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Leo and Kira often escape?
(a) Vava's.
(b) Petrograd.
(c) The country.
(d) Leo's father's apartment.

2. How does Kira's father get the apartment?
(a) He pleads.
(b) He finds money.
(c) The landlord is a cousin.
(d) A bribe.

3. Where does Kira's family stay in the city?
(a) At a boarding house.
(b) With Kira's older brother.
(c) At their old house.
(d) With Kira's aunt.

4. How does Kira feel about their return to the city?
(a) That it is the beginning of something wonderful.
(b) She is indifferent.
(c) That they may have been better to not return.
(d) That it's like they never left.

5. Why do people leave Vava's in groups?
(a) Because the streets were not safe.
(b) Because Vava forced them.
(c) Because they might get lost.
(d) Because they were great friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Leo say he is going the night Kira finds out she won't be questioned any further?

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

3. Kira's sister feels that Kira...

4. What does Kira say is able to evoke feelings of joy in her?

5. How do the Argounovas and Petrovnas spend their time?

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