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

2. What does Yakov use to keep track of the days in his cell?
(a) Hash marks.
(b) Pen and paper.
(c) Sticks and splinters.
(d) Rocks and nails.

3. According to the prosecutor in the courtroom, what punishment is Yakov facing?
(a) Twenty-five years in prison.
(b) A lifetime in solitary confinement.
(c) Ten years of hard labor.
(d) The death penalty.

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

5. What is the mother's name of the boy Yakov is accused of killing?
(a) Marda.
(b) Darma.
(c) Marfa.
(d) Farma.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who advises Yakov to stay in the village and not venture on to Kiev?

3. When Bibikov apologizes for the poor treatment Yakov is receiving, Yakov asks for only one thing. What is it?

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

5. When Yakov happens upon an old injured Jewish man while returning from shopping, where does Yakov take the injured man?

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