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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. As Yakov is preparing to leave for his trial, what does the deputy warden insist must happen before Yakov leaves?
2. After reading the indictment, how does Yakov feel?
3. After his cell is searched in Chapter 7, Part 2, Yakov becomes despondent. What does Yakov find pleasure in thinking about?
4. As Yakov envisions talking with the Tsar, what is one topic the two men do NOT discuss?
5. Through what she sends to Yakov in prison, what does Marfa urge Yakov to do?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In the course of the novel, Yakov is involved with two very different women - Raisl and Zina.
a. Compare and contrast these two women. How are they alike? How are they different?
b. Describe the relationship that Yakov has with each of these women. How does Yakov benefit from each relationship? What struggles does Yakov go through as a result of each relationship?
c. Is Yakov better or worse off for having been with each of these women? Explain your reasoning.
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
Clearly, anti-Semitism plays a central role in the development of the characters and the plot of the story.
a. Define anti-Semitism and describe what anti-Semitism is and what it is not.
b. How does the author use anti-Semitism to develop his characters and the story's plot?
c. Why does the author use anti-Semitism in the story? What does the author hope to gain?
d. How might the story have been impacted if the anti-Semitism piece had been completely left out? Would the story have been richer? More dramatic? Why or why not?
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