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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 13 Opposite the House of Sculptures.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the summer, how many jobs does Yuri take in order to make ends meet?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

2. What part of life in Varykino does Yuri enjoy the most?
(a) The physical labor of chores.
(b) The time spent with his family.
(c) The opportunity to help his patients.
(d) The time he has to write poetry.

3. In his notebook, Yuri comments on the poetry of Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin. What elements of Pushkin's poetry does Yuri consider important?
(a) Rhyme and flow.
(b) Meter and originality.
(c) Interpretations of truth.
(d) The use of idioms.

4. While traveling to Varykino, who travels with Yuri and his family?
(a) A mixture of professionals, conscripted workers, and peasants.
(b) A group of government officials.
(c) A platoon of soldiers.
(d) Uncle Nikolai.

5. Whom do Lara and Yuri learn they share as a common nemesis?
(a) The seamstress.
(b) Pasha.
(c) Komarovsky.
(d) Strelnikov.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Russian economy collapses, which two political groups begin to fight for power?

2. What form of government does the new ruling party in October first establish?

3. What happens to Lara after Yuri leaves and is conscripted?

4. With which political group does Yuri side?

5. Whose home does Yuri return to after escaping from his conscription?

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