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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 12, Jumping over Puddles, Chapter 13, Kolyma, Fog and More Fog.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Rsyzard view Siberia?
(a) He finds it icy and sinister.
(b) He finds it haunting.
(c) He finds it welcoming.
(d) He finds it beautiful.

2. What was the prominent religious belief portrayed in Chapter 5?
(a) Buddhism
(b) Christianity
(c) Islam
(d) Atheism

3. What is Ryszard's take on the Red Army?
(a) He speculates that it contains men who engage in impracticable sadism for fun.
(b) He thinks they should focus more on strategies.
(c) He is happy it is gone.
(d) He thinks they are too lenient on the soldiers.

4. When did Armenia become a Christian country?
(a) 1301
(b) 301
(c) 1831
(d) 1991

5. What did the children get after standing out all night in front of the candy store?
(a) Chocolate
(b) Fruit-candy tins
(c) Comic books
(d) Penny candy

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the political atmosphere in Poland in 1939?

2. What does Ryszard encounter in Matenadaran?

3. According to the author, what happens to a civilization that doesn't ask questions?

4. What type of protests did Ryszard observe in the Georgians?

5. What does Ryszard see getting loaded onto the trains?

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