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

2. Who does the local anti-Semite group accuse of committing the murder?
(a) A Muslim.
(b) A Hindu.
(c) A Christian.
(d) A Jew.

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

4. When Yakov happens upon an old injured Jewish man while returning from shopping, where does Yakov take the injured man?
(a) To the hospital.
(b) To the injured man's apartment.
(c) To Yakov's apartment.
(d) To the synagogue.

5. How much money does Nikolai offer to Yakov if Yakov will fix up an apartment that Nikolai owns?
(a) 100 rubles.
(b) 60 rubles.
(c) 25 rubles.
(d) 40 rubles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the prisoner who is arrested because he is holding a bunch of pamphlets?

2. Where does the running crowd finally stop?

3. As the story begins, where is Yakov Bok?

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

5. What colors does Proshko say are the flames of the fire that Yakov is accused of setting?

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