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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Chapters VIII through XI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Vasili feel about the revolution?
(a) He thinks that the revolution will provide him with new business opportunities.
(b) He is planning on leaving the country.
(c) He feels that the revolution was a good thing.
(d) He believes things will return to how they were before the revolution.

2. Where do Kira and her family arrive at the beginning of this book?
(a) Crimea.
(b) Petrograd.
(c) Moscow.
(d) St. Petersburg.

3. How does Kira feel about their return to the city?
(a) That it's like they never left.
(b) She is indifferent.
(c) That it is the beginning of something wonderful.
(d) That they may have been better to not return.

4. How does Victor respond to Kira's plans for her life?
(a) He says he will help her.
(b) He ignores her.
(c) He says that women are needed in other areas.
(d) He calls her smart.

5. Who gets elected to a position at the rally Kira attends?
(a) Vasili.
(b) Victor.
(c) Leo.
(d) Alexander.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the Argounovas and Petrovnas spend their time?

2. What of Kira's family's possessions is left?

3. Why does Kira not pick up her student rations one night?

4. When Kira and Leo discuss their future, what do they talk about?

5. What does Kira say she wants to do with her life?

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