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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the guard who is comforted by Yakov's scripture readings refuse to give to Yakov?
(a) A pencil and paper.
(b) Shoes.
(c) A Bible.
(d) A blanket.

2. In Yakov's visions, who is responsible for the murders he sees?
(a) The Black Hundreds.
(b) The Black Renegades.
(c) The Black Panthers.
(d) The Black Knights.

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

4. When the warden brings Yakov a new indictment, what is Yakov being charged as?
(a) An embezzler.
(b) A ritual murderer.
(c) A child molester.
(d) A Hasidic Jew.

5. After the winter finally ends, Yakov is desperate to relieve his boredom. What does Yakov do?
(a) Engages the guards in philosophical discussions.
(b) Makes pencils from the stove ashes.
(c) Opens one of the phylacteries.
(d) Writes letters to his ex-wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Yakov begins to think he's going mad, whose ghost does he see?

2. Who does the person visiting Yakov sell beets to?

3. As Yakov reflects on his time with Raisl, what does Yakov remember convincing Raisl is okay?

4. When Yakov envisions himself wresting with the Tsar, they continue to wrestle until the Tsar declares himself to be __________________.

5. How long has Yakov's visitor in Chapter 8, Part 4 been begging to see him?

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