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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 16, Central Asia, The Destruction of the Sea, Chapter 17, Pomona of the Little Town of Drohobych, Chapter 18, Return to My Hometown.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Georgia appear to Ryszard compared to Armenia?
(a) It is more focused on the arts than Armenia.
(b) It is much more violent than Armenia.
(c) It has more wealth than Armenia.
(d) It is more poverty-stricken than Armenia.

2. What did Ryszard carry with him?
(a) He carried fresh bread.
(b) He carried an important letter of introduction from Galina.
(c) He carried old Armenian chronicles,
(d) He carried the list of contacts stashed in his shoe.

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

4. How did the people of Baku react to the idea of freedom of thought?
(a) They were regularly punished for expressing freedom of thought.
(b) They expected freedom of thought.
(c) They didn't know what freedom of thought was.
(d) They felt that freedom of thought would lead to rebellion.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What percent of the miners lived to the age of 50?

2. What has Baku been known for during the past 1,000 years?

3. What problem did Ufa face?

4. What was it like living in Vorkuta?

5. What is so genius about the Russians according to Ryszard?

(see the answer key)

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