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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Part 5 | Chapter 5, Part 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Bibikov comes to the prison to question Yakov, who does Bibikov believe is actually responsible for Zhenia's murder?
(a) Shmuel.
(b) Marfa.
(c) Yakov.
(d) Gronfein.

2. How does Yakov react to Kiev?
(a) He is awed by the city.
(b) He is horrified by the city.
(c) He is dismayed by the city.
(d) He is intrigued by the city.

3. When Bibikov comes to the prison to question Yakov, who does Bibikov believe is actually Yakov's greatest enemy?
(a) The head guard.
(b) The colonel.
(c) The warden.
(d) The prosecutor.

4. How long is Yakov in solitary confinement before Bibikov comes to question him again?
(a) Three days.
(b) Twelve hours.
(c) One week.
(d) Eight days.

5. What colors does Proshko say are the flames of the fire that Yakov is accused of setting?
(a) Green and blue.
(b) Yellow and red.
(c) Blue and yellow.
(d) Yellow and green.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the secret police member who introduces himself to Yakov as the man in charge of the investigation?

3. What offense does Proshko accuse Yakov of when he gives his statement to the secret police?

4. According to Proshko's testimony, how does Yakov set the fire he is accused of starting?

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

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