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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Kira try to visit, but is refused?
(a) Victor.
(b) Sonia.
(c) Her cousin.
(d) Her parents.

2. What does Sonia tell Kira how to do?
(a) Petition.
(b) Revolt.
(c) Rally.
(d) Vote.

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

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

5. Why does Lydia tell Kira that wicked women like her should not be allowed to live?
(a) Because Kira broke Lydia's piano.
(b) Because Kira spent the night with Leo.
(c) Because Kira stole.
(d) Because Kira disagreed with Lydia about Communism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the apartment Kira's family moves into like?

2. Where does Kira go to work?

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

4. What political party is in command of Russia?

5. What year is it in the beginning of this book?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is significant about Kira deciding to leave with Leo?

2. What happens to Leo's father's apartment?

3. Why does Leo feel there is much against him and Kira?

4. What makes Andrei different from many other Communist supporters?

5. How does Kira's family respond to her goal of becoming an engineer?

6. What happens between Kira and the British woman?

7. Why does Kira think that returning to Petrograd is the start of something wonderful?

8. How might Kira's family feel in the first three chapters?

9. Why does Kira have Andrei drop her off near her parents' apartment?

10. How does Stepan help Leo and Kira after he barges into their cabin?

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