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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. When Yakov is taken back to prison, he is shown a book that some of the officials are developing. What is the book's topic?
(a) Jewish prayers and customs.
(b) Jewish physical characteristics.
(c) Jewish psychological games.
(d) Jewish evil magic spells.

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

3. As the days passed, the Russian officials kept waiting for Yakov to start something. What are they waiting for?
(a) Yakov's period.
(b) Yakov's prayers.
(c) Yakov's violence.
(d) Yakov's madness.

4. According to the prosecutor's theory, why does Yakov kill Zhenia?
(a) To prevent Zhenia from going to the authorities.
(b) To hide Yakov's true identity.
(c) For ritual purposes.
(d) For something to do.

5. How does Yakov react to Kiev?
(a) He is dismayed by the city.
(b) He is horrified by the city.
(c) He is awed by the city.
(d) He is intrigued by the city.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Yakov is being shown the officials' book, what do the officials point out in the book that resembles Yakov?

3. Before going to join the running crowd, what does Yakov do?

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

5. Where does Yakov first find Nikolai?

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