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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Masha's mother claim to have lost on a train during the Civil War?
(a) A daughter.
(b) A bag.
(c) A son.
(d) A necklace.

2. When was Volodya born?
(a) September 29, 1927.
(b) October 12, 1927.
(c) October 29, 1928.
(d) October 29, 1927.

3. Why was the letter sent from pretend relatives in Israel not used?
(a) It was written in Hebrew.
(b) Volodya's family names were misspelled.
(c) It was confiscated by the KGB.
(d) The rules for applying were changed.

4. What Jewish holiday coincided with Stalin's death?
(a) Purim.
(b) Pesach.
(c) Yom Kippur.
(d) Shabbat.

5. What was the name of the Russian Telegraphic Agency?
(a) Vostok.
(b) Rosta.
(c) Soyuz.
(d) Tass.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Solomon return to Russia with?

2. How old was Volodya when he first saw a picture of Stalin?

3. What did Volodya ask Potok and his wife not to do until they were inside the apartment?

4. When did Solomon come to the United States?

5. How many of Potok's books did Masha read?

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