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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Chapter 21, Orphans Twice Over | Part I, Chapter 22, Tukhachevsky and Others.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does Professor Elvov visit Ginzburg?
(a) 1937.
(b) 1929.
(c) 1930.
(d) 1935.

2. What does Ginzburg say in her letter to the secret police?
(a) She confesses to everything of which she is accused.
(b) She asks forgiveness from the party.
(c) She criticizes them for their methods.
(d) She absolves her family in her crimes.

3. What is the criminal offense of which Ginzburg is now accused?
(a) Inciting riots.
(b) Conspiracy.
(c) Collaborating with the enemy.
(d) Teaching heresy.

4. Why does Pitkovskaya condemn her husband?
(a) He was going to make up lies about her involvement with Elvov.
(b) He was embezzling.
(c) He beat her all the time.
(d) She loves the Party more than she loves him.

5. To what does Ginzburg attribute her not signing anything that was false?
(a) She had a spiritual strength.
(b) The more brutal means of interrogations were not yet used.
(c) She wanted to be a good example for her children.
(d) She wanted to be a good example for other Party members who are falsely accused.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long after her hearing is Ginzburg arrested?

2. For how long does this form of interrogation last?

3. What does the lack enable?

4. What does Tsarevsky say about Elvov?

5. What is returned to Ginzburg?

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