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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Second Hearing.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of trick does Secretary Paul do?
(a) Pulling carrots out of hats
(b) Moving his hat with his ears
(c) Spinning coins over his knuckles
(d) Telling a person’s weight by looking at them

2. What book does No. 1 keep on his desk at all times?
(a) The Communist Manifesto
(b) Spartan and Liberty
(c) Justice Poetics
(d) The Prince

3. About how long does it take to travel to the prison from Rubashov’s home?
(a) Two days
(b) One hour
(c) Thirty minutes
(d) One day

4. What kind of stories did the prisoner in cell 402 often tell?
(a) Anecdotes about the officer’s mess
(b) Stories of his girlfriends
(c) Anecdotes about his father, a blacksmith
(d) Stories of his life in America

5. What does No. 402 tell Rubashov after Rubashov reveals his name?
(a) How the mighty doth fall.
(b) Why are you here?
(c) I am innocent.
(d) Serves you right.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom was Richard’s wife having an affair?

2. Why is Rubashov allowed to remain in bed on his first morning in prison?

3. Where does Rubashov meet with Little Loewy?

4. What does Ivanov say are the two conceptions of human ethics?

5. What does Gletkin say is the reason Gletkin did not give in to torture?

(see the answer key)

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