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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, First Encounters, Chapter 2, The Trans-Siberian.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is so genius about the Russians according to Ryszard?
(a) They have a real knack for storytelling.
(b) They can drink better than anyone else.
(c) They really know how to cook.
(d) They have the ability to endure almost any nightmare.

2. What appears when the travelers get near Moscow?
(a) Green
(b) Constant sunshine
(c) Iceburgs
(d) Frozen lakes

3. What was Ryszard' destination?
(a) Moscow
(b) Mangazeya
(c) St. Petersburg
(d) Plinsk

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

5. What does Ryszard see getting loaded onto the trains?
(a) Mail
(b) People
(c) Cattle
(d) Coal

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were people sent to Siberia?

2. Where did Ryszard come across the Imperium the second time?

3. What does the author compare Siberia to weather-wise?

4. What do the Red Army men want?

5. How old is Ryszard when he is caught by the Soviet soldiers?

(see the answer key)

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