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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the story begins, where is Yakov Bok?
(a) In prison.
(b) In his bedroom.
(c) In his kitchen.
(d) In temple.

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

3. Before going to join the running crowd, what does Yakov do?
(a) Clean his plate.
(b) Call for the guard.
(c) Finish his prayer.
(d) Hide his money.

4. What is the name of the woman Yakov married?
(a) Danielle.
(b) Raisl.
(c) Emma.
(d) Zina.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Yakov envisions himself wresting with the Tsar, they continue to wrestle until the Tsar declares himself to be __________________.

2. Where does the running crowd finally stop?

3. Who discovers what Yakov is doing and confiscates his materials?

4. What colors does Proshko say are the flames of the fire that Yakov is accused of setting?

5. How much money does Nikolai offer to Yakov if Yakov will fix up an apartment that Nikolai owns?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to the prosecutor, what has the Tsar been notified to be on the alert for?

2. After Yakov's visitor leaves, the warden learns of the visit and interrogates Yakov again. What is the interrogation about?

3. As Yakov shivers in his cell in deepest despair, how does he view himself in relationship to the Tsar?

4. What does Yakov think about as he rides in the carriage to the courthouse?

5. When spring arrives, a visitor comes to the prison to comfort Yakov. Why does the visitor come?

6. After being returned to his cell following the farce of an indictment, Yakov loses it. Describe his behavior.

7. After refusing the pardon, Yakov decides that things are never truly as bad as they can get. Why does Yakov decide that?

8. Why is Yakov uneasy in the days before his next prison visitor is set to arrive?

9. Even though Yakov is desperately ill and is not allowed access to the prison hospital, Yakov is relieved. Why?

10. According to Yakov's attorney, why must the government find a way to prove Yakov's guilt?

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