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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Galina ask Kira for?
(a) Forgiveness.
(b) Money.
(c) Food.
(d) A place to live.

2. Where do Kira and Lydia go together with Andrei?
(a) To get rations.
(b) To Kira and Leo's apartment.
(c) A party.
(d) The railway station.

3. What does Vava ask the guests to bring?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) Food.
(c) Firewood.
(d) Sheets.

4. Who says "easier to get one--than two--out of the G.P.U."?
(a) Andrei.
(b) Kira.
(c) Leo.
(d) Stepan.

5. What is the apartment Kira's family moves into like?
(a) Larger than they expected.
(b) Small and dismal.
(c) Small but sunny.
(d) Large but dark.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kira stay away from her and Leo's garden meeting place?

2. What political party is in command of Russia?

3. What is the relationship between Victor and Kira?

4. What business does Alexander begin?

5. Where does the black market form?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Andrei order soup for Kira?

2. What does Kira realize, after becoming more comfortable with her living conditions, about Communism?

3. What does Kira forget to do because she is too busy thinking about Leo?

4. How are Sonia and Kira different?

5. What makes Andrei different from many other Communist supporters?

6. Why does Maria hide her handkerchiefs?

7. Why does Kira's sister say that Kira always gets her way?

8. What is contradictory about Kira declaring her devotion to Leo?

9. Why does Leo feel there is much against him and Kira?

10. What is significant about Kira deciding to leave with Leo?

(see the answer keys)

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