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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 a drunken guard accidentally leaves Yakov's cell door unlocked, Yakov ventures out and comes upon a hanged man. Who is the man?
(a) Bibikov.
(b) Fetyukov.
(c) Gronfein.
(d) Shmuel.

2. After Yakov has his revelation as to the cause of his sickness, what does Yakov refuse to do?
(a) Sit.
(b) Talk.
(c) Eat.
(d) Sleep.

3. What does Yakov do when he blacks out?
(a) Shreds his cot.
(b) Removes his clothing.
(c) Hits the wall.
(d) Paces his cell.

4. After Yakov's visitor runs screaming from his cell, what is confiscated from Yakov?
(a) The phylacteries.
(b) His prayer shawl.
(c) His Torah.
(d) His New Testament.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is Yakov in solitary confinement before Bibikov comes to question him again?

2. Where does the person visiting Yakov encourage Yakov to look for salvation?

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

4. What offense does Proshko accuse Yakov of when he gives his statement to the secret police?

5. What is the name of the secret police member who introduces himself to Yakov as the man in charge of the investigation?

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