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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, From a Bird's-Eye View, 1989-1991, Chapter 4, The Third Rome, Chapter 5, The Temple and the Palace.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What era was that during Ryszard's last visit?
(a) It was the Brezhnev era.
(b) It was the Stalin era.
(c) It was the Bolshevik era.
(d) It was the Lenin era.

2. Where is the author heading along with his mother and sister?
(a) He is heading far away from his home.
(b) He is heading to Moscow.
(c) He is heading to the store.
(d) He is heading to his home in Pinsk, Poland.

3. What does Ryszard encounter in Matenadaran?
(a) He encounters a community where all books were destroyed.
(b) He encounters a thriving publishing community.
(c) He encounters ancient books.
(d) He encounters a wealth of religious texts.

4. How did the travelers view time on the trip?
(a) Travelers could predict time to the minute with the numerous stations and stops.
(b) The trip was going quickly.
(c) All sense of time was lost.
(d) The trip seemed endless.

5. What was Ryszard's final stop in Chapter 3?
(a) Kyrgystan
(b) Tajikstan
(c) Uzbekistan
(d) Mary

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Ryszard site with in Azerbaijan?

2. What are the main religions of Azerbaijan?

3. What do the red banners signify to the travelers?

4. What did the children get after standing out all night in front of the candy store?

5. What honor did the guests have when Ryszard stayed near Frunze?

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