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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. As the days passed, the Russian officials kept waiting for Yakov to start something. What are they waiting for?
(a) Yakov's prayers.
(b) Yakov's period.
(c) Yakov's madness.
(d) Yakov's violence.

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

3. When the man in charge of the investigation denies Yakov's request for an attorney, what is Yakov told that he will need?
(a) The truth.
(b) A pen.
(c) A gun.
(d) A casket.

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

5. Who begins to visit Yakov's cell in the middle of winter in order to obtain body samples?
(a) The warden.
(b) The colonel.
(c) The head guard.
(d) The deputy warden.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Yakov do when he blacks out?

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

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

5. In order to make Yakov appear like a Hasidic Jew, what does the Deputy Warden refuse to let Yakov do?

(see the answer key)

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