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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Yakov's visitor hands papers to Yakov during their visit. Who sends the papers with Yakov's visitor?
2. What does the person speaking to Yakov through his cell door offer to Yakov?
3. After Yakov's visitor runs screaming from his cell, what is confiscated from Yakov?
4. After he begins blacking out, what does Yakov find comfort in?
5. After receiving the information from Marfa, what is Yakov's initial reaction?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Identify four of the people that are on the side of the prosecution against Yakov for the murder of Zhenia. Then, compare and contrast the backgrounds, experiences, and opinions of the four prosecution members you identified when Zhenia was first found murdered. Is each member of the group necessary in order for the prosecution to build its case against Yakov? Why or why not? Is any member of the group expendable? Why or why not? What might have been different if these group members were not involved with the case? Explain your reasoning.
Essay Topic 2
Compare and contrast Yakov Bok and B.A. Bibikov.
a. How are the two characters similar? How are they different?
b. Compare the role that justice plays in each of their lives. How is each character affected by the concept of justice - both positively and negatively?
Essay Topic 3
B.A. Bibikov is a study in contradictions. As the lead investigator into Zhenia's murder, Bibikov reports to the authorities, yet believes in Yakov's innocence. Identify, then compare and contrast the different sides of Bibikov. How does Bibikov arrive at his conclusions about Yakov? What implications does Bibikov face for his conclusions? In Bibikov's place, would you fight for Yakov or simply go along with the other authority figures? Why?
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