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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Part 7 | Chapter 6, Part 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the original charge that the man in charge of the investigation will bring against Yakov?
(a) Child molestation.
(b) Lying under oath.
(c) Murder.
(d) Living in a non-Jewish neighborhood.

2. When Bibikov apologizes for the poor treatment Yakov is receiving, Yakov asks for only one thing. What is it?
(a) A pair of shoes.
(b) A loaf of bread.
(c) A new blanket.
(d) A pair of pants.

3. One night, Yakov wakes up from a nightmare and realizes why he is so sick. Why?
(a) He is dying.
(b) He is being poisoned.
(c) He is being tested.
(d) He is continually chilled.

4. 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) 40 rubles.
(d) 25 rubles.

5. One day during the dreary Russian winter, Yakov loses his cool in his cell. What does he do?
(a) Shred his clothing.
(b) Burn his blanket.
(c) Threaten the guards.
(d) Destroy his cot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What language is Yakov speaking exclusively since leaving the shtetl?

2. Where does Yakov pretend to be from when confronted by the boatman?

3. What does the fat man who shares his packages from the outside with the other prisoners offer to do for Yakov once the fat man is released from the prison?

4. What is the name of the secret society that the prosecutor accuses Yakov of belonging to?

5. When Bibikov comes to the prison to question Yakov, who does Bibikov believe is actually responsible for Zhenia's murder?

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