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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. When Yakov and his visitor in Chapter 8, Part 4 first see each other, what do they do?
(a) Laugh.
(b) Cry.
(c) Stare.
(d) Argue.

2. When spring arrives, what is Yakov still lacking?
(a) Sufficient evidence to clear his name.
(b) An indictment.
(c) Firewood.
(d) A new blanket.

3. Who ends up being able to visit Yakov in prison because he or she sold beets to the right person?
(a) Nikolai.
(b) Shmuel.
(c) Zina.
(d) Raisl.

4. When Yakov is being shown the officials' book, what do the officials point out in the book that resembles Yakov?
(a) A nose.
(b) An earlobe.
(c) An ear curl.
(d) A wizard.

5. What does the speaker ask Yakov to do as he talks to Yakov through the closed cell door?
(a) Share his rations.
(b) Recite scripture.
(c) Sing psalms.
(d) Plan an escape.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the author describes the wind rushing through Yakov's cell, what does he liken the wind to?

2. After he begins blacking out, what does Yakov find comfort in?

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

4. Who does Bibikov travel to see on Yakov's behalf in hopes of having Yakov's case dismissed?

5. What is the name of Yakov's replacement guard?

(see the answer key)

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