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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Yakov is being shown the officials' book, what do the officials point out in the book that resembles Yakov?
(a) An earlobe.
(b) A nose.
(c) A wizard.
(d) An ear curl.

2. What is the name of the guard who is comforted by Yakov's scripture readings?
(a) Hasidim.
(b) Kogin.
(c) Mordaci.
(d) Zhitnyak.

3. After Yakov's visitor tells him what is required in order for Yakov do be released from prison, how does Yakov respond?
(a) He questions the visitor's motives.
(b) He threatens the visitor.
(c) He puts on the prayer shawl.
(d) He insists the visitor leave his cell.

4. As Yakov reflects on his time with Raisl, what does Yakov remember convincing Raisl is okay?
(a) Skipping synagogue.
(b) Premarital sex.
(c) Missing evening prayers.
(d) Teasing the rabbi.

5. Through what she sends to Yakov in prison, Marfa admits she had Yakov followed. Who does she have follow Yakov?
(a) Nikolai.
(b) Zhenia.
(c) Bibikov.
(d) Zina.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to what Proshko tells the secret police, what is Yakov responsible for?

2. One day during the dreary Russian winter, Yakov loses his cool in his cell. What does he do?

3. What does Yakov see during his frequent hallucinations while in his cell?

4. What does Yakov do when he blacks out?

5. Who ends up being able to visit Yakov in prison because he or she sold beets to the right person?

(see the answer key)

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