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Who was the leader of Romania in the 1980s?

How do Romanians react to Ceausescu's regime in the novel?

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How do Romanians react to Ceausescu's regime in the novel?
they fully support the regime out of loyalty
they are afraid to speak out but quietly resist or suffer in silence
they organize frequent public protests
2
Who was the leader of Romania in the 1980s?
Mikhail Gorbachev
Nicolae Ceausescu
Joseph Stalin
3
What happened to Cristian's Bunu?
he was murdered by the Securitate
he was imprisoned for speaking out
he died of natural causes
4
What do Romanians use as currency in the novel?
Romanian gold coins
Russian rubles
Kents - Western cigarettes
5
Did Romania have freedom of speech under Ceausescu?
only in rural areas
no
yes, but it was limited
6
What role did the Securitate play in the novel?
they heped citizens report stolen goods
they provided protection from foreign threats
they monitored and controlled hte population through fear and surveillance
7
What major Cold War theme is present throughout the novel?
nuclear arms
espionage between superpower
oppression under totalitarian regimes
8
Why was Cristian forced to be an informer?
he had possession of an American dollar
his father was a political dissident
he was overheard criticizing the government
9
Could Romanians meet in large groups?
no
only during religious holidays
yes, with government approval
10
What year does our book take place in?
1999
1989
1979