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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What was Glebov's old occupation before being sent to the camps?
(a) A carpenter.
(b) A dentist.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A lawyer.
2. In "Major Pugachov's Last Battle," what keys did Gorbunov come to the guardhouse to get?
(a) The clothing room keys.
(b) The grain room keys.
(c) The bathhouse keys.
(d) The food storeroom keys.
3. Who did Gorbunov kill in "Major Pugachov's Last Battle"?
(a) A man who took his shoes.
(b) A guard.
(c) A man who took his bread.
(d) Another prisoner.
4. What did the narrator always fail to do in time for dinner? ("Sententious.")
(a) Boil water.
(b) Bathe.
(c) Make bread.
(d) Change clothes.
5. What did Seva refuse to play cards for? ("On Tick.")
(a) A blanket.
(b) A pillow.
(c) Boots.
(d) A coat.
6. What did the narrator compare the hills to in "A Pushover Job"?
(a) Sugar cookies.
(b) Loaves of sugar.
(c) Clouds.
(d) Frosted glass.
7. What did Bagretsov cut his finger on as he lay on the ground near Glebov?
(a) A knife.
(b) A zipper.
(c) A branch.
(d) A rock.
8. How many axe handles were the men in "Carpenters" required to make every day?
(a) 70.
(b) 90.
(c) 30.
(d) 50.
9. What did the narrator, in "Sententious," claim was the first pity to return?
(a) Pity for animals.
(b) Pity for self.
(c) Pity for mankind.
(d) Pity for loved-ones.
10. What did Garkunov have under his dirty undershirt?
(a) A flak jacket.
(b) A fleece jacket.
(c) A linen shirt.
(d) A sweater.
11. In "The Snake Charmer," how long did Platonov say that he had been in Jankhar?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 1 year.
12. What did the narrator claim was the farthest thing from envy, fear and bitterness? ("Sententious.")
(a) Warmth.
(b) Caring.
(c) Solidarity.
(d) Love.
13. In "In the Night," what was Glebov in no hurry to swallow?
(a) Biscuits.
(b) Bread.
(c) Jam.
(d) Grapes.
14. What did the sectarian need his extra portion of food to do? ("Quiet.")
(a) Find hope in life.
(b) Decide to die.
(c) Get a good nights rest.
(d) Lok forward to the next day.
15. What did the prisoners refuse to eat in the dining hall and take back to their barracks? ("Major Pugachov's Last Battle.")
(a) Bread.
(b) Soup.
(c) Crackers.
(d) Kasha.
Short Answer Questions
1. How many parts did the men have to divide their rations into? ("Dry Rations.")
2. According to Merzlakov, who were the first to die in the camps?
3. How many men were standing in the corridor awaiting a strip search? ("Prosthetic Appliances.")
4. What are the bathhouse sessions referred to in "In the Bathhouse"?
5. In "Major Pugachov's Last Battle," what did Major Pugachov tell a party boss he was preparing for?
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