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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Yakov is taken back to prison, he is shown a book that some of the officials are developing. What is the book's topic?
(a) Jewish evil magic spells.
(b) Jewish psychological games.
(c) Jewish physical characteristics.
(d) Jewish prayers and customs.

2. In order to make Yakov appear like a Hasidic Jew, what does the Deputy Warden refuse to let Yakov do?
(a) Exercise.
(b) Get a haircut.
(c) Shave.
(d) Eat.

3. After he begins blacking out, what does Yakov find comfort in?
(a) The book of Proverbs.
(b) The book of Psalms.
(c) The book of Job.
(d) The book of Hosea.

4. What is the original charge that the man in charge of the investigation will bring against Yakov?
(a) Living in a non-Jewish neighborhood.
(b) Lying under oath.
(c) Murder.
(d) Child molestation.

5. Back in his cell after the indictment farce in court, what does Yakov compare his scenario to?
(a) An evil curse.
(b) A bad talisman.
(c) Voodoo.
(d) A black horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Yakov responds by pointing out something in the officials' book that he thinks resembles the prosecutor, how does the official respond?

2. Since he no longer is keeping track of the days, what does Yakov spend his time doing?

3. As the days passed, the Russian officials kept waiting for Yakov to start something. What are they waiting for?

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

5. What does Yakov's reading in Chapter 7, Part 3 do to his temperament?

(see the answer key)

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