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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. What does Yakov decide not to reveal to the boatman?
(a) That he is Jewish.
(b) That he has money.
(c) That he is Russian.
(d) That he is royalty.

2. Before the secret police member leaves Yakov's cell, what does he leave behind with Yakov?
(a) A confession form.
(b) A questionnaire.
(c) A Bible.
(d) A consent form.

3. Before going to join the running crowd, what does Yakov do?
(a) Clean his plate.
(b) Call for the guard.
(c) Hide his money.
(d) Finish his prayer.

4. What is the name of the secret police member who introduces himself to Yakov as the man in charge of the investigation?
(a) Fetyukov.
(b) Bibikov.
(c) Proshko.
(d) Zhenia.

5. When Nikolai offers Yakov another position after Yakov fixes up the apartment, what is the position that Nikolai offers to Yakov?
(a) A bookkeeper.
(b) A foreman.
(c) A maintenance man.
(d) A security guard.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Yakov react to Kiev?

3. What is the sentence carried by the original charge that the man in charge of the investigation will bring against Yakov?

4. When Yakov happens upon an old injured Jewish man while returning from shopping, where does Yakov take the injured man?

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

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