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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Chapter 9, Expelled from the Party | Part I, Chapter 10, That Day.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who agonizes over the hearing on Ginzburg?
(a) Ginzburg's third cousin who must pronounce the judgement.
(b) Her friends who are caught in their own false accusations.
(c) One of her former students whoi s the head of the committee.
(d) Ginzburg's favorite mentor.

2. To what series of books has Elvov contributed an article?
(a) A series on the history of the Communist Party.
(b) A series on the fall of Czar Nicholas II.
(c) A series on the famous painters of Russia.
(d) A series on the famous writers of Russia.

3. What does Ginzburg's husband advise against her doing?
(a) Defending her initial statements.
(b) Fighting the charges.
(c) Publicly saying goodbye to her children.
(d) Stopping to tell her mother goodbye.

4. How does Ginzburg describe Stalin?
(a) Handsome.
(b) Ugly and repulsive.
(c) Insane.
(d) Virile.

5. What might happen if Ginzburg makes any stops along the way to present herself for the arrest warrant?
(a) She might be shot.
(b) Her mother might become hysterical.
(c) She could make things even more difficult for herself or loved ones.
(d) She might get an even harsher sentence.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does Professor Elvov visit Ginzburg?

2. Why is Ginzburg summoned to a Party meeting?

3. Why is Elvov apologizing to Ginzburg?

4. What does Ginzburg do when she explodes in anger at this latest charge?

5. What does Ginzburg call her mother-in-law?

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