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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. What are the papers sent in with Yakov's visitor?
(a) A confession.
(b) A newspaper account.
(c) A plan of defense.
(d) A new indictment.

2. While sitting in his cell reflecting on his circumstances, what does Yakov liken being Jewish to?
(a) A curse.
(b) A burden.
(c) A family.
(d) A blessing.

3. What does the guard who is comforted by Yakov's scripture readings refuse to give to Yakov?
(a) Shoes.
(b) A pencil and paper.
(c) A Bible.
(d) A blanket.

4. Back in his cell after the indictment farce in court, what does Yakov compare his scenario to?
(a) An evil curse.
(b) A bad talisman.
(c) Voodoo.
(d) A black horse.

5. What does Raisl always beg Yakov to do?
(a) Accept her father.
(b) Have children.
(c) Flee Russia.
(d) Move to Kiev.

Short Answer Questions

1. By the time a man enters Yakov's cell and offers him a pardon, how long has Yakov been imprisoned?

2. Who does Yakov see during his frequent hallucinations while in his cell?

3. What does Yakov decide not to reveal to the boatman?

4. According to Proshko's testimony, how does Yakov set the fire he is accused of starting?

5. When Yakov and his visitor in Chapter 8, Part 4 first see each other, what do they do?

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