The Fixer | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapter 1, Part 1 | Chapter 1, Part 2

1. As the story begins, where is Yakov Bok?

In his bedroom.

2. Before going to join the running crowd, what does Yakov do?

Hide his money.

3. Where does the running crowd finally stop?

At a cave.

4. What does the crowd see when the people finally stop running?

A murdered child.

5. What is the local anti-Semite group called?

The Black Hundreds.

6. Who does the local anti-Semite group accuse of committing the murder?

A Jew.

Chapter 1, Part 3 | Chapter 2, Part 1

1. How much money does the boatman offer to ferry Yakov across the river?

1 ruble.

2. What language is Yakov speaking exclusively since leaving the shtetl?

Russian.

3. Where does Yakov pretend to be from when confronted by the boatman?

Latvia.

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