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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, A Communist Eye or What did I see in New York?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "A Communist Eye...", what food item did Slavenka almost pick up?
(a) A muffin.
(b) A banana.
(c) A candy bar.
(d) A slice of pizza.

2. What did not exist under socialism?
(a) All of these.
(b) Class systems.
(c) Massive wealth.
(d) Charity.

3. Where did Ulrike eventually settle?
(a) Iowa City.
(b) Columbus.
(c) Indianapolis.
(d) St. Louis.

4. Why was Slavenka confused when certain people were glorified in the United States?
(a) She was one of these people.
(b) She was used to celebrity.
(c) She was attracted to those people.
(d) She was used to equality.

5. Under Communist rule, what was typical of Eastern European marriages?
(a) Love.
(b) Inequality.
(c) Passion.
(d) Longevity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift did Rumiana bring to girls at a reform school?

2. What continued to surprise Slavenka as she lived in the United States?

3. How long were Zsuzsa and Istvan married?

4. Under Communist rule, what was the purpose behind the Croatian phone system?

5. Slavenka was disappointed when she realized she was teaching her daughter what?

(see the answer key)

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