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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Leo likely to be the only one to stand trial after the investigation in the food store?
(a) Because it is registered in his name.
(b) Because Andrei wanted it that way.
(c) Because he doesn't have any good connections.
(d) Because Pavel is bringing him to trial.

2. How does Kira respond to the mandatory excursion guides' meeting?
(a) She left the meeting early.
(b) She can not remember anything they said.
(c) She signs a contract.
(d) She is able to repeat all the pro-party propaganda.

3. What does Irina fear will happen to Sasha?
(a) Irina fears Sasha will discover her affair.
(b) Irina fears Sasha will be exiled to Siberia.
(c) Irina fears Sasha will be executed.
(d) Irina fears Sasha will join the Communist Party.

4. Who tells Leo about their idea for a food store?
(a) Andrei.
(b) Pavel.
(c) Karp.
(d) Tonia.

5. Who wonders what they have done to "another man's soul"?
(a) Kira.
(b) Sonia.
(c) Leo.
(d) Andrei.

6. Where does Kira tell Leo the money came from?
(a) Andrei.
(b) An error in her paycheck.
(c) Her parents.
(d) A wealthy uncle in Budapest.

7. Leo says that life is easier when ________.
(a) He is with Kira.
(b) He is all alone.
(c) The end is in sight.
(d) He is in the dark.

8. What does Kira point out about her presence in Andrei's life?
(a) That she is only in it some of the time.
(b) That she is good for him as a person.
(c) That she wants to see him more.
(d) That she won't be good for his career.

9. Why is Kira late coming home from work the day Vava was in Leo's room?
(a) She wanted to avoid Leo.
(b) She stayed late at work.
(c) She got robbed.
(d) She is with Andrei.

10. What happens to Kira at the Institute?
(a) She stops going to class.
(b) She wins an award.
(c) She graduates.
(d) She gets expelled.

11. Who discovers that he is the father of Sonia's unborn child?
(a) Karp.
(b) Victor.
(c) Pavel.
(d) Leo.

12. What does Andrei discover in the second wardrobe in Leo's room?
(a) Smuggled food.
(b) Counter-revolutionary literature.
(c) A note from Pavel.
(d) Kira's clothing.

13. What is Tonia's relationship to Leo as of Chapter 13?
(a) She is an ex-girlfriend.
(b) She is trying to take him as a lover.
(c) She is a partner in the food store.
(d) She is a long lost relative.

14. What does Kira do during Leo's absence?
(a) She lives with Andrei.
(b) She starts a business.
(c) She finds a new job.
(d) She stays home alone.

15. What does Andrei ask Kira the night he admits he had to stop seeing her?
(a) Andrei asks Kira to move in with him.
(b) Andrei asks Kira to marry him.
(c) Andrei asks Kira if she needs money.
(d) Andrei asks Kira if she needs food.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Andrei say is "friendly with the wrong kind of people"?

2. What does Leo buy for Victor's wedding?

3. How does Leo feel about Tonia?

4. What does Kira learn about Galina the night she visits Kira's apartment?

5. Who will likely be a victim if the Communist Party purges itself after the investigation of the food store?

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