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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 is an execution called in prison?
(a) Prejudiced termination
(b) Physical liquidation
(c) Hangman’s Bluff
(d) Target practice

2. What does 406 draw for Rubashov one day when exercising?
(a) A picture of his wife
(b) A map of the area
(c) A picture of the prison
(d) A picture of No. 1

3. When No. 402 proclaims the emperor, what does Rubashov say to him?
(a) Amen.
(b) I agree.
(c) The emperor is dead.
(d) Don’t say that so loud.

4. From what does Rubashov tell Ivanov all of Ivanov’s examples are taken?
(a) From abnormal circumstances
(b) From The Prince
(c) From examples by No. 1
(d) From times of peace

5. What does Rubashov say is the reason he is lost?
(a) He no longer believes himself infallible.
(b) He fought for the wrong cause.
(c) He now knows the revolution has a self-centered person at the head.
(d) He realizes they are going to shoot him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the doctor say is wrong with Rubashov’s tooth?

2. What relative of Arlova’s was arrested over there?

3. What was Rubashov’s friends’ rationale for convincing him not to help Arlova?

4. Who reads the newspaper to Vassilij?

5. What does Rubashov say is history’s mortar?

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