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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. What does Yakov do when he blacks out?
(a) Paces his cell.
(b) Hits the wall.
(c) Shreds his cot.
(d) Removes his clothing.

2. When the author describes the wind rushing through Yakov's cell, what does he liken the wind to?
(a) A cold finger.
(b) An evil curse.
(c) An evil bird.
(d) A rushing torrent.

3. According to the prosecutor's theory, why does Yakov kill Zhenia?
(a) To hide Yakov's true identity.
(b) For ritual purposes.
(c) For something to do.
(d) To prevent Zhenia from going to the authorities.

4. 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 prayers and customs.
(b) Jewish physical characteristics.
(c) Jewish psychological games.
(d) Jewish evil magic spells.

5. When Yakov responds by pointing out something in the officials' book that he thinks resembles the prosecutor, how does the official respond?
(a) With chagrin.
(b) With threats.
(c) With laughter.
(d) With violence.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Yakov runs around his cell screaming, who finally tells him to shut up?

2. While sitting in his cell reflecting on his circumstances in Chapter 6, Part 9, how does Yakov feel about his fate?

3. Yakov begins thinking many evil thoughts after he stops keeping track of the days. Who does Yakov think evil thoughts about?

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

5. While sitting in his cell reflecting on his circumstances, what does Yakov liken being Jewish to?

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