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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16: My First Midnight Mass and Chapter 17: On the Quality of Wall Paint in Eastern Europe.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gift did Rumiana bring to girls at a reform school?
(a) Perfume.
(b) Lipstick.
(c) Scented lotion.
(d) Cotton batting.

2. What did Slavenka discuss with "Inspector M. Officially"?
(a) Family.
(b) Ideas.
(c) Income.
(d) Loud neighbors.

3. In Beograd, why did a mob attempt to set a girl's coat on fire?
(a) It was expensive.
(b) They were jealous.
(c) It was mink.
(d) All of these.

4. In Croatia, when did the citizens begin to celebrate Christmas once again?
(a) 1982.
(b) 1989.
(c) 1995.
(d) 1990.

5. Due to a Communist mind-set, what did Tanja lack?
(a) Friends.
(b) Hope.
(c) Empathy.
(d) Humility.

Short Answer Questions

1. As a child, what did Slavenka get in Italy that made her popular at home?

2. What mentality permeated the people of Eastern Europe after the fall of Communism?

3. What delicacy did Slavenka purchase in Prague?

4. Where did Slavenka and Ulrike travel to together?

5. Slavenka was shocked to see what favorite food available in thirty varieties?

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