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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 is the sentence carried by the original charge that the man in charge of the investigation will bring against Yakov?
(a) One year in prison.
(b) Three years in prison.
(c) One month in prison.
(d) Three months in prison.

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

3. Who is the first person to bring firewood to Yakov's cell?
(a) The warden.
(b) The colonel.
(c) The Minister of Justice.
(d) The deputy warden.

4. As Yakov reflects on his time with Raisl, how does he characterize their early life together?
(a) As happy and simple.
(b) As hard and simple.
(c) As happy and poor.
(d) As poor and hard.

5. Back in his cell after the indictment farce in court, what does Yakov compare his scenario to?
(a) A bad talisman.
(b) An evil curse.
(c) Voodoo.
(d) A black horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Yakov see during his frequent hallucinations while in his cell?

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

3. Yakov's visitor hands papers to Yakov during their visit. Who sends the papers with Yakov's visitor?

4. After the winter finally ends, Yakov is desperate to relieve his boredom. What does Yakov do?

5. One month after his arrest, Yakov is taken from the original prison to another location with priests and secret police members in tow. Where is Yakov taken?

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