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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the prosecutor's theory, why does Yakov kill Zhenia?
(a) To prevent Zhenia from going to the authorities.
(b) To hide Yakov's true identity.
(c) For something to do.
(d) For ritual purposes.

2. While sitting in his cell reflecting on his circumstances in Chapter 6, Part 9, how does Yakov feel about his fate?
(a) His fate angers him.
(b) His fate saddens him.
(c) His fate nauseates him.
(d) His fate excites him.

3. When a drunken guard accidentally leaves Yakov's cell door unlocked, Yakov ventures out and comes upon a hanged man. Who is the man?
(a) Bibikov.
(b) Fetyukov.
(c) Gronfein.
(d) Shmuel.

4. Yakov begins thinking many evil thoughts after he stops keeping track of the days. Who does Yakov think evil thoughts about?
(a) The warden.
(b) The prosecutor.
(c) The Tsar.
(d) The deputy warden.

5. What does Yakov decide not to reveal to the boatman?
(a) That he has money.
(b) That he is royalty.
(c) That he is Jewish.
(d) That he is Russian.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the prisoner who is arrested because he is holding a bunch of pamphlets?

3. Who does Yakov turn to for an explanation about the missing item?

4. One month after his arrest, Yakov is taken from the original prison to another location with priests and secret police members in tow. Where is Yakov taken?

5. In order to make Yakov appear like a Hasidic Jew, what does the Deputy Warden refuse to let Yakov do?

(see the answer key)

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