View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Front Matter and "The Line".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what October day do Pushkin and Irina arrive in Moscow?
(a) 5.
(b) 7.
(c) 6.
(d) 8.

2. In which of the following queues does Petya offer to stand on Pushkin’s behalf?
(a) Barber’s.
(b) Baker’s.
(c) Butcher’s.
(d) Brewer’s.

3. When does Irina first learn Communist doctrine?
(a) 1917.
(b) 1918.
(c) 1916.
(d) 1915.

4. For what collective do Pushkin and Irina initially work in Moscow?
(a) Gold Sickle.
(b) Red Star.
(c) Gold Hammer.
(d) Red Flag.

5. In what year do Pushkin and Irina move to Moscow?
(a) 1918.
(b) 1916.
(c) 1915.
(d) 1917.

Short Answer Questions

1. What agency’s stamp is in the shape of St. Basil’s?

2. What quality is ascribed to the artist with whom Pushkin confers?

3. How long is the bakery queue with Pushkin first reaches it?

4. What is the name of the artist with whom Pushkin confers?

5. How is Pushkin initially rewarded for queuing up for others?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 158 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample