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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "A Letter from the United States...", what was Slavenka asked to write?
(a) A film script.
(b) A novel.
(c) An article.
(d) A book of essays.

2. In Communist countries, who provided for the poor?
(a) Their family.
(b) The state.
(c) No one.
(d) The people.

3. Once they had the right to vote, the people in Zagreb had little interest in doing what?
(a) Complaining.
(b) Voting.
(c) Supporting their leaders.
(d) Working.

4. What religious holidays did Slavenka's family celebrate?
(a) Passover.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Easter.
(d) None.

5. During "The Day When They Say That War Will Begin", Croatia's president issued what decree?
(a) Men will fight for their country.
(b) Surrender all illegal arms.
(c) Women will fight for their country.
(d) Food will be sanctioned.

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

7. Who was in charge of renewing Zagreb?
(a) City officials.
(b) The people.
(c) The state.
(d) Private investors.

8. In "The Day When They Say That War Will Begin", how did Slavenka feel about the idea of war?
(a) Delighted.
(b) Interested.
(c) Apathetic.
(d) Terrified.

9. In 1987, what did Castro limit the ownership of?
(a) Boats.
(b) Coats.
(c) Property.
(d) Cars.

10. In what country is Castro a leader?
(a) Bulgaria.
(b) China.
(c) Cuba.
(d) Germany.

11. What was considered absurd, in a Communist country?
(a) Equality.
(b) Fairness.
(c) Prosperity.
(d) Stupidity.

12. In "Some Doubts...", what exotic purchase did Slavenka feel guilty about?
(a) A diamond ring.
(b) A house on the ocean.
(c) A fancy car.
(d) A fur coat.

13. In "How We Survived Communism", Slavenka says Communism failed due to what reason?
(a) It limited human potential.
(b) It cared for too many.
(c) It had poor leadership.
(d) It inspired fear of the future.

14. In "The Day When They Say That War Will Begin", whose death inspired nationalism?
(a) Carter.
(b) Tito.
(c) Slanevka.
(d) Castro.

15. In "How We Survived Communism", what did both Slavenka and Vesna's mother like about foreign products?
(a) They were hard to get.
(b) They smelled like baby powder.
(c) They were beautiful.
(d) They were intricate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was significant about the new facade in Budapest?

2. What programmed Slavenka to grab food whenever she could?

3. During her speech in "A Letter from the United States...", Slavenka says communism failed due to a lack of what?

4. In "A Communist Eye...", Slavenka believed that beggars were lying about what?

5. In "A Letter from the United States...", what symbol represented freedom to Slavenka?

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