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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Intro and Prologue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where were Volodya's sons living at the time of Potok's visit in Russia?
(a) Israel.
(b) England.
(c) Japan.
(d) USA.

2. Who did Volodya and his wife call every other week?
(a) Their mother in law.
(b) Their aunt.
(c) Their son.
(d) Their daughter.

3. What was Volodya's family concerned with?
(a) That Potok was a KGB agent.
(b) That Volodya's nephew will get their exit visa.
(c) That Volodya's nephew would be sent to war.
(d) That they would go to prison for talking to Potok.

4. What did Volodya's family keep looking at after dinner?
(a) The door.
(b) The clock.
(c) The window.
(d) The TV.

5. When did the Jewish community thrive on the Black Sea?
(a) Second century before the Common Era.
(b) Third century before the Common Era.
(c) First century before the Common Era.
(d) Fourth century before the Common Era.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the Russian Empire virtually free of Jews until?

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

3. What did Volodya's family use in place of wine for the celebration?

4. When was the area known today as Russia first colonized?

5. Why did people in Russia drive with runner lights instead of real headlights according to Volodya?

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