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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10: Our Little Stasi and Chapter 11: The Language of Soup.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the capital of Bulgaria?
(a) Sofia.
(b) Warsaw.
(c) Moscow.
(d) Berlin.

2. What response did Tanja's article against socialism receive?
(a) People gave her money.
(b) Many in her country were upset.
(c) Citizens wanted her to run for office.
(d) People didn't notice the article.

3. What did Croatia eventually install to help citizens pay bills?
(a) Private booths.
(b) The internet.
(c) Post office employees.
(d) A mail system.

4. Why did the Communist state want to create a uniform, physical appearance amongst women?
(a) To shame them.
(b) To prevent pregnancy.
(c) To confuse them.
(d) To create equality.

5. What did Slavenka do for a living?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Counselor.
(c) Translator.
(d) Journalist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What amazed Slavenka about the American phone system?

2. Why did Slavenka buy a doll in East Berlin?

3. Under Communist rule, what was the problem with the apartment situation?

4. Who did Andrea live with?

5. Where did Ulrike meet her husband?

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