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Where was the narrator living in '41?
Where was the narrator living in '41?
The narrator was living alone in an empty flat in a quiet Moscow street.
Where was the narrator's father?
Where was the narrator's father?
The narrator's father was in Kazakhstan with his new wife and their two children.
The narrator frequently received letters from their father.
The narrator frequently received letters from their father.
False (B)
What was the narrator's mother's former profession?
What was the narrator's mother's former profession?
What did the street teach the narrator?
What did the street teach the narrator?
Flashcards
Setting in 1941
Setting in 1941
In 1941, the narrator was living alone in an empty flat on a quiet street in Moscow.
Family situation
Family situation
Narrator's parents divorced, father in Kazakhstan with new family.
Mother's occupation
Mother's occupation
The narrator's mother was a geologist turned singer at the front lines, performing for the troops.
Street education
Street education
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Study Notes
- In 1941, the narrator lived alone in an empty flat on a quiet Moscow street.
- The narrator's parents were divorced.
- The narrator's father was in Kazakhstan with his new wife and two children.
- The narrator seldom received letters from their father.
- The narrator's mother was at the front.
- The narrator's mother gave up her work as a geologist to become a singer.
- The narrator's mother was giving concerts for the troops.
- The narrator's education was left to the street.
- The street taught them to swear, smoke, spit elegantly through their teeth, and keep their fists at the ready.
- Keeping their fists at the ready is a habit they still have.
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