1 What was Nicolae Ceaușescu's family background? He was born to a large Romanian peasant family He was the son of a wealthy Bulgarian aristocrat He was the son of the deposed Romanian king He was born to politically active communist parents 2 Which best describes Nicolae Ceaușescu's experiences in education? He was expelled from school for his failing grades He performed well in school but only received an elementary education He earned multiple degrees from prominent Western universities He attended seminary but never received a formal education 3 How did Nicolae Ceaușescu first get involved with the Romanian Communist Party? He was arrested for petty theft and his cellmate was a prominent Communist Party member His parents brought him to communist meetings when he was a child He apprenticed for a shoemaker who was a party member He married Elena Petrescu, a communist writer 4 Who was Nicolae Ceaușescu's primary mentor? Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej Joseph Lenin Mao Zedong Lenuța Petrescu 5 What governmental change in Romania positioned Nicolae Ceaușescu to assume power? The Soviet Union took control of Romania in 1947 Romania joined the Axis powers in 1943 The Independent Party overthrew the Romanian king in 1934 Romania instituted a representative democracy in 1952 6 How did Nicolae Ceaușescu initially improve Romania during his presidency? He expanded access to birth control and abortion He outlawed weapons and decriminalized recreational drugs He recognized the Romani people as a protected minority He eased censorship laws and improved standards of living 7 How were Nicolae Ceaușescu's policies unique in the Soviet Union? He refused to collectivize labor in Romania He maintained relationships with Western powers He disavowed the teachings of Lenin and Marx He maintained relationships with North Korea and China 8 How did Nicolae Ceaușescu attempt to expand Romania's population? He banned abortion and contraception, taxing childfree women and rewarding mothers He improved Romania's healthcare infrastructure to increase life expectancy He annexed territories along Romania's border He legally recognized the Romani people in the Romanian census 9 Why did Ceaușescu feel that expanding Romania's population was necessary? More children were needed to create a positive international image of Romania's youthfulness He was highly religious and hoped to create missionaries for his faith He was a eugenicist who believed the Romanian people were superior More workers were needed to increase Romania's economy so the nation could pay its debts 10 On which government did Nicolae Ceaușescu model his regime? Vietnam China North Korea The United States 11 How was Nicolae Ceaușescu eventually removed from power? He lost the 1989 election Student rebellions ousted him He voluntarily stepped down from the presidency He died of natural causes 12 Why does Cristian study English in school? His grandfather encourages him to engage with foreign philosophies He enjoys English books and media He hopes to get close to the girls in his English class All of these 13 Why is Cristian a good candidate for the Securiate network? His family has connections to American ambassadors He has advanced English language skills He is quiet and observant All of these 14 Which words best describe Cristian's city? Bright and Parisian Crumbling yet elegant Gray and dismal Lively and chaotic 15 How does Cristian express his discontent with Romania? He writes his thoughts in a notebook which he hides in the floors He gives public speeches in the town square He writes poems for the school newspaper He anonymously contributes to a radio show 16 How does Banu inadvertently endanger Cristian? He chose the name "Cristian" despite its religious connotations He makes political jokes to Cristian while in public He gives Cristian foreign stamps and currency He encourages Cristian to explore illegal ideas 17 How did Starfish get his name? He is the town fishmonger He lost an eye, and his stitches look like a starfish He wears a silver medallion depicting a starfish He is the only person in Bucharest to have seen the ocean in person 18 Why does Cristian avoid Luca? Luca and Liliana used to date He suspects Luca informed on him to the Securiate He suspects Luca is only friends with him to get closer to Cici Cristian and Luca compete for a University scholarship 19 How did Cristian's mother try to help him realize a dream? She took him to the aquarium because he wanted to become a diver She bought him contraband banana-scented shampoo because he wanted to try a banana She bought him contraband novels because he wanted to become a writer She made hamburgers for his birthday dinner because he wanted to visit America 20 Why does Cristian have to comfort Cici after her shift? She was subjected to a routine gynecological exam at work She was attacked by stray dogs while walking home Her supervisor stole her wages, but she couldn't report him due to his government connections Her relationship with Starfish dissolved after she altered another man's suit 21 What forbidden treat do Cristian and Liliana share before the movie night? A can of Coca-Cola A kiss A travel book about Romania A banana 22 What aspect of the films does Cristian focus on? The protagonist's heroic actions The abundance of food The towering skyscrapers The choices the characters make 23 What does Cristian do with his American dollar? He gives it to Cici in exchange for chocolate to give as a gift to Liliana He uses it to buy medicine for his grandfather He burns it to hide the evidence of his relationship with Dan He returns it to Dan's home 24 Why is Crisitian surprised by Dan's behavior? Dan acts like his house is bugged despite being an ambassador's son Dan attempts to seduce Cristian Dan acts hostile toward Cristian Dan seems to genuinely admire Nicolae Ceaușescu 25 What advice does Cristian's grandfather give him about relationships? To open his heart to love To trust no one To prioritize friendships over romantic relationships To only trust family members