Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-text review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following best describes Lev’s decision to remain in Leningrad?

A) He is confident in his capabilities.

B) He is motivated by duty.

C) He wants to join German forces.

D) He doesn’t make friends easily.

2. Why is Lev skeptical about his friendship with Koyla early in the novel?

A) Koyla is often reckless, and this gets Lev into trouble.

B) Koyla has misgivings about being part of the war effort.

C) Koyla acts as though he is superior.

D) Koyla wants to desert their mission early on.

3. Why do conflicts arise between Lev and Koyla?

A) They are on opposite sides of the war.

B) Lev is not interested in Koyla’s literary exploits.

C) They do not agree on essential beliefs.

D) They have contrasting personalities.

4. What best describes the troubling result of wartime violence in Leningrad?

A) People must defend their families.

B) Many of the buildings are torn apart.

C) There is a loss of humanity.

D) The colonel cannot find eggs for a wedding.

5. Which of the following is Kolya’s greatest weakness?

A) His fake bravery

B) His desertion

C) His bravado

D) His love of women

6. How does Lev experience character growth by the conclusion of the novel?

A) He learns to attract girls.

B) He becomes brave enough to face his foes.

C) He understands the value of friendship.