Breaking Stalin's Nose Ch 9-16

What does Sasha reveal about his mother?

• She's dead

• She's Russian

• She's an American

• She's a Communist

How does the teacher decide Four Eye's Punishment?

• The Principal comes to the classroom.

• She asks the class to vote.

• Sasha decides.

• She calls his parents.

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

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

• He can't find their apartment.

• He doesn't know which number is theirs.

• He is scared that his aunt and uncle will have him arrested.

What does his aunt give him?

• Money

• A place to stay

• Food

• A photo

What happens when Sasha throws a snowball at Four-Eyes?

• Four-eyes laughs and throws one back.

• He misses him.

• He misses Four-eyes and accidently hits Nina Petrovna.

• It hits him, breaking his glasses and cutting his cheek.

Nina Petrovna gives Sasha a very important job during the ceremony. What is it?

• Carrying the banner

• Reading the names

• Pinning the ribbons

• Reciting the Pioneers Code of Conduct

Why does Vovka call Sasha Amerikanetz?

• Sasha was born in America.

• His dad was an America.

• Sasha wants to move to America.

• His mother was an American.

Where are "enemies of the people" kept?

• Moscow

• Lubyanka Prison

• Siberia

• St. Petersburg

What happens to the plaster statue of Stalin?

• Sasha runs into it with the banner, breaking the nose.

• Vovka deliberately pushes it, causing the nose to break off.

• It is put on display at the pioneer ceremony.

• Four-eyes hits it with a hammer, causing the nose to break off.

Which of the following BEST shows Sasha Zaichik's current understanding of Stalin?

• "This ride is so exciting and fun that I start laughing!"

• " I know it's money. I'll need it, so I'm grateful."

• "Tomorrow everything will be better - Stalin will rescue my Dad."

• "Soon there will be plenty of food for everyone."