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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Grammatical Fiction.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the quadratic alphabet?
(a) There is no such thing.
(b) It is a square which is filled in with letters for communicating.
(c) It is related to the way the sun hits a sundial.
(d) It is the number of paces .in a cell times three divided by one half.

2. To what new job is Arlova appointed?
(a) To be a librarian and monitor the political correctness of books
(b) To write a new biography of No. 1
(c) To be the secretary for Rubashov’s superior
(d) To monitor the talk in the canteen

3. From where does Rubashov’s new exercise partner come?
(a) Province D
(b) Province W
(c) East Germany
(d) Moscow

4. On what does Rubashov say Ivanov’s loyalty to No. 1 is based?
(a) Logical considerations
(b) Patriotism
(c) Friendship
(d) Blind faith

5. What does Rubashov do first when they lock him in his cell?
(a) Uses the toilet
(b) Screams at the guard
(c) Lights a cigarette
(d) Lies down

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rubashov decide about Ivanov’s assertion that Ivanov wants to help Rubashov?

2. What makes Rubashov think the games are played too well in the Trade delegation?

3. Who appoints the examining magistrate?

4. What does Ivanov say would have made Raskolnikov innocent of a crime?

5. What does Rubashov think the best of them do when condemned to die?

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