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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. What is the name of the prisoner who is arrested because he is holding a bunch of pamphlets?
(a) Akimytch.
(b) Yeltsin.
(c) Potseikin.
(d) Zhenia.

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

3. According to Proshko's testimony, how does Yakov set the fire he is accused of starting?
(a) Gasoline.
(b) Magic.
(c) Lighter fluid.
(d) Matches.

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

5. According to what Proshko tells the secret police, what is Yakov responsible for?
(a) Burning down the factory.
(b) Burning down the stables.
(c) Burning down his enemy's house.
(d) Burning down the synagogue.

Short Answer Questions

1. When a drunken guard accidentally leaves Yakov's cell door unlocked, Yakov ventures out and comes upon a hanged man. Who is the man?

2. How long is Yakov in solitary confinement before Bibikov comes to question him again?

3. As Yakov roams Kiev, what does he try to pick up from the people of Kiev?

4. How does Yakov react to Kiev?

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

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