1. In order to make Yakov appear like a Hasidic Jew, what does the Deputy Warden refuse to let Yakov do?
(a) Eat.
(b) Exercise.
(c) Get a haircut.
(d) Shave.

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

3. How long is Yakov in solitary confinement before Bibikov comes to question him again?
(a) One week.
(b) Twelve hours.
(c) Three days.
(d) Eight days.

4. In Chapter 6, Part 4, what is the name of the guard who is on Yakov's side?
(a) Zhitnyak.
(b) Shenzen.
(c) Gronfein.
(d) Deuliv.

5. How much money does the boatman offer to ferry Yakov across the river?
(a) 5 rubles.
(b) 7 rubles.
(c) 1 ruble.
(d) 3 rubles.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Where does Yakov first find Nikolai?

3. One night, Yakov wakes up from a nightmare and realizes why he is so sick. Why?

4. When Yakov responds by pointing out something in the officials' book that he thinks resembles the prosecutor, how does the official respond?

5. What is the name of the fat man who shares his packages from the outside with the other prisoners?

(see the answer key)

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