Breaking Stalin's Nose Ch 9-16

Front

What important job does Nina Petrovna give Sasha during the ceremony?

Back

Carrying the banner.

Front

What does Sasha's aunt give him?

Back

Money.

Front

Where are 'enemies of the people' kept in the story?

Back

Lubyanka Prison.

Front

Why doesn't Sasha ring the bell at his aunt's apartment?

Back

He doesn't want them to wake wondering who is coming for them at night.

Front

How does the teacher decide Four Eye's punishment?

Back

She asks the class to vote.

Front

What is the significance of carrying the banner in the ceremony?

Back

It symbolizes loyalty and support for the regime.

Front

What does the money given to Sasha represent in the context of the story?

Back

It represents the support and care of family amidst political turmoil.

Front

What does Lubyanka Prison symbolize in the narrative?

Back

It symbolizes the repression and fear of the Stalinist regime.

Front

What does Sasha's hesitation to ring the bell indicate about his character?

Back

It indicates his sensitivity and awareness of the dangers surrounding his family.

Front

What does the class voting for Four Eye's punishment reveal about the society depicted in the story?

Back

It reveals the influence of peer pressure and the collective mindset in a totalitarian society.