Plot and Events
What are Lina and Jonas doing when the NKVD officer finds them?
A) Running away from the train
B) Hiding under the train car
C) Looking for food in the station
D) Trying to escape into the forest
B) Hiding under the train car
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
How does Mother react when Lina and Jonas return from under the train?
A) She is relieved and happy
B) She is angry and yells at them
C) She ignores them completely
D) She is frightened, and her hands tremble
D) She is frightened, and her hands tremble
What does the mention of "NKVD boots" tell us about the setting?
A) They are under Soviet control with secret police present
B) They are in a peaceful country
C) They are in a military training camp
D) They are in a prison facility
A) They are under Soviet control with secret police present
What does the word "ashen" most likely mean when describing Mother's face?
A) Covered in ashes
B) Very pale or white, showing fear
C) Angry and red
D) Confused and uncertain
B) Very pale or white, showing fear
What excuse does Lina give the officer for being under the train?
A) They were playing a game
B) They dropped some things down the bathroom hole
C) They were looking for their father
D) They were trying to hide from Mother
B) They dropped some things down the bathroom hole
What does Lina's action of tucking Papa's ring into her palm reveal about her character?
A) She is selfish and wants to keep valuables
B) She doesn't trust her mother
C) She is afraid of her father
D) She is quick-thinking and protective of important items
D) She is quick-thinking and protective of important items
Where does Jonas say he thinks they are going?
A) Moscow
B) A labor camp
C) Back home
D) Siberia
D) Siberia
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What can we infer about Papa's location from this passage?
A) Papa is on the train with them
B) Papa is waiting at the next station
C) Papa is hiding under the train
D) Papa is somewhere else, possibly already taken by the authorities
D) Papa is somewhere else, possibly already taken by the authorities
What does Lina hide in her closed fist during the search?
A) A piece of ham
B) Her mother's ring
C) Papa's wedding band and her thumb
D) Some socks and clothing
C) Papa's wedding band and her thumb
Why does Mrs. Arvydas become upset when Lina mentions Andrius?
A) She thinks Andrius is a troublemaker
B) She is worried about his safety
C) She believes Andrius's father is dead, which he doesn't accept
D) She doesn't like Andrius's family
C) She believes Andrius's father is dead, which he doesn't accept
What does the train car setting suggest about the situation?
A) They are being transported somewhere against their will
B) They are on a vacation
C) They are traveling for business
D) They are on a regular passenger train
A) They are being transported somewhere against their will
Why does Lina worry about the ham in her dress pocket?
A) She is afraid it will spoil
B) She thinks the officer will be angry that they have food when everyone is hungry
C) She is worried it will fall out
D) She doesn't like ham
B) She thinks the officer will be angry that they have food when everyone is hungry
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What does Jonas tell the crowd of people that Papa gave them?
A) Money and documents
B) A map to escape
C) Some ham
D) Information about their destination
C) Some ham
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What does Jonas's shaking voice suggest about his emotional state?
A) He is angry at the officer
B) He is cold from being under the train
C) He is scared despite trying to appear brave
D) He is excited about finding their father
C) He is scared despite trying to appear brave
What does the bathroom hole in the train suggest about the conditions?
A) The train is modern and well-maintained
B) The train has basic and poor facilities
C) The train is brand new
D) The train is a luxury passenger train
B) The train has basic and poor facilities
What does the phrase "crowded toward us" suggest about the other people on the train?
A) They are angry at Lina and Jonas
B) They want to report Lina and Jonas to the officer
C) They are desperate for information about their own loved ones
D) They are trying to escape
C) They are desperate for information about their own loved ones
Who does Lina realize she made a mistake leaving behind?
A) Her mother
B) Andrius
C) Mrs. Arvydas
D) Jonas
B) Andrius
How does Lina feel about her mistake with Andrius?
A) She realizes she made a great mistake
B) She doesn't think it was a mistake
C) She blames Jonas for the mistake
D) She is too scared to care
A) She realizes she made a great mistake
What does the officer pointing his gun at Mother reveal about the danger level?
A) The situation is not very serious
B) The officer is just being playful
C) The people on the train are in real danger
D) The officer is untrained
C) The people on the train are in real danger
What does the section title "THIEVES AND PROSTITUTES" suggest about how the authorities view the prisoners?
A) They view the prisoners with contempt and harsh judgment
B) They respect the prisoners
C) They think the prisoners are innocent
D) They want to help the prisoners
A) They view the prisoners with contempt and harsh judgment