1 What was Nicolae Ceaușescu's family background? He was the son of the deposed Romanian king He was the son of a wealthy Bulgarian aristocrat He was born to a large Romanian peasant family 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 earned multiple degrees from prominent Western universities He attended seminary but never received a formal education He performed well in school but only received an elementary 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 He apprenticed for a shoemaker who was a party member His parents brought him to communist meetings when he was a child He married Elena Petrescu, a communist writer 4 Who was Nicolae Ceaușescu's primary mentor? Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej Joseph Lenin Lenuța Petrescu Mao Zedong 5 What governmental change in Romania positioned Nicolae Ceaușescu to assume power? Romania joined the Axis powers in 1943 The Soviet Union took control of Romania in 1947 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 eased censorship laws and improved standards of living He recognized the Romani people as a protected minority He outlawed weapons and decriminalized recreational drugs 7 How were Nicolae Ceaușescu's policies unique in the Soviet Union? He maintained relationships with Western powers He refused to collectivize labor in Romania 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 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 He banned abortion and contraception, taxing childfree women and rewarding mothers 9 Why did Ceaușescu feel that expanding Romania's population was necessary? He was a eugenicist who believed the Romanian people were superior More children were needed to create a positive international image of Romania's youthfulness More workers were needed to increase Romania's economy so the nation could pay its debts He was highly religious and hoped to create missionaries for his faith 10 On which government did Nicolae Ceaușescu model his regime? China Vietnam The United States North Korea 11 How was Nicolae Ceaușescu eventually removed from power? Student rebellions ousted him He lost the 1989 election He voluntarily stepped down from the presidency He died of natural causes 12 Why does Cristian study English in school? He hopes to get close to the girls in his English class He enjoys English books and media His grandfather encourages him to engage with foreign philosophies All of these 13 Why is Cristian a good candidate for the Securiate network? He has advanced English language skills His family has connections to American ambassadors He is quiet and observant All of these 14 Which words best describe Cristian's city? Crumbling yet elegant Bright and Parisian Lively and chaotic Gray and dismal 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 anonymously contributes to a radio show He writes poems for the school newspaper 16 How does Banu inadvertently endanger Cristian? He chose the name "Cristian" despite its religious connotations He gives Cristian foreign stamps and currency He encourages Cristian to explore illegal ideas He makes political jokes to Cristian while in public 17 How did Starfish get his name? He is the only person in Bucharest to have seen the ocean in person He lost an eye, and his stitches look like a starfish He is the town fishmonger He wears a silver medallion depicting a starfish 18 Why does Cristian avoid Luca? He suspects Luca is only friends with him to get closer to Cici Luca and Liliana used to date Cristian and Luca compete for a University scholarship He suspects Luca informed on him to the Securiate 19 How did Cristian's mother try to help him realize a dream? She made hamburgers for his birthday dinner because he wanted to visit America She took him to the aquarium because he wanted to become a diver She bought him contraband novels because he wanted to become a writer She bought him contraband banana-scented shampoo because he wanted to try a banana 20 Why does Cristian have to comfort Cici after her shift? Her relationship with Starfish dissolved after she altered another man's suit 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 She was subjected to a routine gynecological exam at work 21 What forbidden treat do Cristian and Liliana share before the movie night? A banana A can of Coca-Cola A travel book about Romania A kiss 22 What aspect of the films does Cristian focus on? The towering skyscrapers The protagonist's heroic actions The choices the characters make The abundance of food 23 What does Cristian do with his American dollar? He returns it to Dan's home He uses it to buy medicine for his grandfather He gives it to Cici in exchange for chocolate to give as a gift to Liliana He burns it to hide the evidence of his relationship with Dan 24 Why is Crisitian surprised by Dan's behavior? Dan acts hostile toward Cristian Dan attempts to seduce Cristian Dan acts like his house is bugged despite being an ambassador's son Dan seems to genuinely admire Nicolae Ceaușescu 25 What advice does Cristian's grandfather give him about relationships? To trust no one To prioritize friendships over romantic relationships To only trust family members To open his heart to love
