This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, From a Bird's Eye View, 1989-1991, Chapter 10, Tomorrow, The Revolt of the Bashkirs, Chapter 11, Russian Mystery Play.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the condition of the city in Georgia?
(a) It is overcrowded.
(b) It's a thriving cultural center.
(c) It's struggling to survive.
(d) It's filled with wealth and beauty.

2. What was Ufa like before the USSR stepped in?
(a) It was beautiful.
(b) It had no hope of growth potential.
(c) It was a major tourist attraction.
(d) It was falling apart.

3. How old are some of the churches Ryszard visits in Georgia?
(a) All the old churches were destroyed.
(b) Some date back to the fifteenth century.
(c) Some date back to the tenth century.
(d) Some date back to the sixth century.

4. What was the irony of the churches?
(a) They were the only structures in the cities to survive the violence brought on by communism.
(b) They were museums that attacked religion.
(c) They never had visitors.
(d) They made people pay to get in.

5. What was a positive aspect of the churches?
(a) The buildings were preserved.
(b) Your soul was saved if you went into them.
(c) They provided warmth in a poverty-stricken society.
(d) They were always open for confession.