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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Part 3 | Chapter 4, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the story begins, where is Yakov Bok?
(a) In prison.
(b) In his bedroom.
(c) In temple.
(d) In his kitchen.

2. How much money does the boatman offer to ferry Yakov across the river?
(a) 5 rubles.
(b) 1 ruble.
(c) 3 rubles.
(d) 7 rubles.

3. After fixing up the apartment, Nikolai offers Yakov another job. Where is the job located?
(a) At a brickyard.
(b) At a shipyard.
(c) At a trainyard.
(d) At a factory.

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

5. What offense does Proshko accuse Yakov of when he gives his statement to the secret police?
(a) Helping the Jews.
(b) Stealing from Nikolai.
(c) Murdering Nikolai's assistant.
(d) Smuggling drugs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Yakov first find Nikolai?

2. How much money does Nikolai offer to Yakov if Yakov will fix up an apartment that Nikolai owns?

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

4. What is the local anti-Semite group called?

5. While Yakov is being interrogated, two men arrive at the interrogation room and are invited inside. Who are these men?

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