An example of an antagonist from the book is:

The setting of the book is a metaphor for communism. How are communism and the setting alike?

“Hands still raised, everyone stares at me . . . I raise my hand.” This moment in the story is an example of:

What is Sasha’s favorite day of the year?

“Already a pioneer, I’m riding atop a parade float all decked in crimson and gold.” The best meaning of the underlined word is:

Comrade Stalin called Sasha’s dad, “an iron broom purging the vermin from our midst.” This is an example of which type of figurative language?

Which of the following sentences from the novel is an example of personification?

Breaking Stalin’s Nose is an example of what type of literary genre?

Based on the following quote, what can we infer has happened to the woman’s son at the end of the book as Sasha waits in line to visit his father? “’I tell you what, Sasha Zaichik. Now that my son’s cot is empty, you’re welcome to it if you want.’”

What was the author’s purpose of writing this story?

Based on the context clues in the passage below, what does the word degenerates mean? “Undeniably, a group of filthy and cowardly conspirators, spies, murderers, and provocateurs has infiltrated our school. These heinous degenerates, these traitors to the Motherland, aim to undermine…”

The text states, “You can see it from every window in Moscow.” What is it?

“His pistol goes off like a whip crack” is an example of:

“The streetcar bounces and darts forward, moving faster and faster, careening down the sloping street.” What is the best synonym for careening?