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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Part 5 | Chapter 5, Part 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Proshko's testimony, how does Yakov set the fire he is accused of starting?
(a) Gasoline.
(b) Matches.
(c) Magic.
(d) Lighter fluid.

2. What language is Yakov speaking exclusively since leaving the shtetl?
(a) Yiddish.
(b) Russian.
(c) German.
(d) Latvian.

3. When Yakov responds by pointing out something in the officials' book that he thinks resembles the prosecutor, how does the official respond?
(a) With laughter.
(b) With chagrin.
(c) With violence.
(d) With threats.

4. When Bibikov comes to the prison to question Yakov, who does Bibikov believe is actually responsible for Zhenia's murder?
(a) Shmuel.
(b) Marfa.
(c) Gronfein.
(d) Yakov.

5. According to what Proshko tells the secret police, what is Yakov responsible for?
(a) Burning down his enemy's house.
(b) Burning down the stables.
(c) Burning down the synagogue.
(d) Burning down the factory.

Short Answer Questions

1. When a drunken guard accidentally leaves Yakov's cell door unlocked, Yakov ventures out and comes upon a hanged man. Who is the man?

2. When Yakov is taken back to prison, he is shown a book that some of the officials are developing. What is the book's topic?

3. When Bibikov apologizes for the poor treatment Yakov is receiving, Yakov asks for only one thing. What is it?

4. Before the secret police member leaves Yakov's cell, what does he leave behind with Yakov?

5. When Bibikov comes to the prison to question Yakov, who does Bibikov believe is actually Yakov's greatest enemy?

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