2. Why does Vasili say he always wanted a son?
(a) Because there were too many women.
(b) Because he wanted to pass on his name.
(c) Because he can completely trust a son.
(d) Because he had to pass on the business.

3. What does Vasili try to do after he is released from prison?
(a) To have Victor free Sasha and Irina.
(b) To have Victor sent to prison.
(c) To have Irina stay at a prison near home.
(d) To have Sasha and Irina sent to the same prison.

4. Who leads the group of soldiers into Leo's apartment?
(a) Victor.
(b) Pavel.
(c) Karp.
(d) Andrei.

5. 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 he doesn't have any good connections.
(c) Because Pavel is bringing him to trial.
(d) Because Andrei wanted it that way.

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

7. Who is education "for" in the USSR?
(a) Those loyal to the state.
(b) Everyone.
(c) Only men.
(d) People with money.

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

9. Why is a Communist officer part of the food store plan?
(a) Because he needed extra money.
(b) Because the officer is a traitor.
(c) To get shipments diverted to the food store.
(d) To keep an eye on the running of the food store.

10. Why does Andrei tell Kira he had to stop seeing her?
(a) Because he has a girlfriend.
(b) Because she's too expensive to date.
(c) Because he disagrees with her politically.
(d) Because he loves her.

11. How does Kira respond to Andrei giving her more money?
(a) She says her family is financially secure.
(b) She ignores him.
(c) She says she will pay him back.
(d) She thanks him several times.

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

13. Who does Pavel go after for his share of the money?
(a) Victor.
(b) Karp.
(c) Leo.
(d) Kira.

14. How does Andrei describe Kira's feelings for him the night they go to the club?
(a) He says it is great.
(b) He says he is disappointed.
(c) He says it is impossible.
(d) He says he isn't surprised.

15. What does Leo buy for Victor's wedding?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Clothing.
(c) A vase.
(d) Wine.