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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Chapter 47, A Bathhouse! Just an Ordinary Bathhouse! | Part I, Chapter 48, The Ruins of Sclusselburg.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Ginzburg's watch inaccurate?
(a) She forgot to wind it sometimes in prison and only guessed at the time when resetting it.
(b) It has not been wound since she entered prison.
(c) Its battery is run down.
(d) The dampness of the prison has rusted it.

2. What happens on Red Army Day?
(a) Ginzburg is released to go home.
(b) Ginzburg is flogged.
(c) Ginzburg is tortured.
(d) Ginzburg is taken into a different office and is given the soft approach.

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

4. What does Ginzburg hear in the hall as her visitor leaves?
(a) Gunshots.
(b) Arguing.
(c) Screaming.
(d) Singing.

5. What is Ginzburg told in the meeting?
(a) She is to be executed.
(b) She is exonerated of all but three minor charges.
(c) She is expelled from the Communist Party.
(d) She is to go work on a communal farm and teach there.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Elvov apologizing to Ginzburg?

2. What form of communications does Ginzburg learn?

3. In what year does Professor Elvov visit Ginzburg?

4. Who is Alyosha?

5. What does Ginzburg say is at the base of the walls in her cell?

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