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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapters XIV through XVII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lydia tell Kira that wicked women like her should not be allowed to live?
(a) Because Kira stole.
(b) Because Kira disagreed with Lydia about Communism.
(c) Because Kira spent the night with Leo.
(d) Because Kira broke Lydia's piano.

2. Who does Andrei say his gifts are for?
(a) Lydia.
(b) Kira's family.
(c) His mother.
(d) Kira.

3. What happens to Kira at the House of Peasants?
(a) Her coworkers make fun of her.
(b) She is dismissed from her job.
(c) She is given a raise.
(d) She is asked to take a pay cut.

4. Who does Andrei say is "friendly with the wrong kind of people"?
(a) Leo.
(b) Victor.
(c) Pavel.
(d) Kira.

5. Why does Victor visit his family often?
(a) He is interested in Kira.
(b) He is looking for food.
(c) He is bored.
(d) He needs money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Kira at the Institute?

2. Who are partners in the food store?

3. How does Leo feel about Tonia?

4. What scares Kira away from buying food on the black market?

5. Why does the clerk at the food store feel they won't lose their job?

(see the answer key)

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