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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) Matches.
(b) Magic.
(c) Gasoline.
(d) Lighter fluid.

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

3. What does the crowd see when the people finally stop running?
(a) A murdered child.
(b) A murdered man.
(c) A murdered woman.
(d) A murdered dog.

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

5. Where does Yakov pretend to be from when confronted by the boatman?
(a) Poland.
(b) Kiev.
(c) Germany.
(d) Latvia.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Yakov react to Kiev?

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

3. Where does the running crowd finally stop?

4. Where does Yakov first find Nikolai?

5. What offense does Proshko accuse Yakov of when he gives his statement to the secret police?

(see the answer key)

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