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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Part 1 | Chapter 5, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the local anti-Semite group called?
(a) The Black Hundreds.
(b) The Black Panthers.
(c) The Black Renegades.
(d) The Black Knights.

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

3. According to what Proshko tells the secret police, what is Yakov responsible for?
(a) Burning down the synagogue.
(b) Burning down his enemy's house.
(c) Burning down the factory.
(d) Burning down the stables.

4. Where does the running crowd finally stop?
(a) At a restaurant.
(b) At a cave.
(c) At a church.
(d) At a burning house.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the boy's mother, what does Zhenia see when he looks in Yakov's apartment?

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

3. As the days passed, the Russian officials kept waiting for Yakov to start something. What are they waiting for?

4. How much money does the boatman offer to ferry Yakov across the river?

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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