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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. Slavenka was raised to believe what about God?
(a) He did not exist.
(b) He was forgiving.
(c) He was great.
(d) He was everywhere.

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

3. How did Slavenka's daughter respond to the idea of inferior toiletry products?
(a) She refused to use them.
(b) She was grateful to try them.
(c) She did not notice a difference.
(d) She grumbled, but used them.

4. What did Tanja choose to do, following her pregnancy?
(a) Get an abortion.
(b) Give the baby up for adoption.
(c) Move to the United States.
(d) Get a job.

5. Time magazine reported that Eastern European women did what the same as they had fifty years ago?
(a) Laundry.
(b) Make bread.
(c) Dress.
(d) Think.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Some Doubts...", what exotic purchase did Slavenka feel guilty about?

2. Why was Slavenka confused when certain people were glorified in the United States?

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

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

5. What response did Tanja's article against socialism receive?

(see the answer key)

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