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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. How long does the boy's mother wait before she reports her son as missing?
(a) One week.
(b) One day.
(c) Three days.
(d) Three hours.

2. After the winter finally ends, Yakov is desperate to relieve his boredom. What does Yakov do?
(a) Opens one of the phylacteries.
(b) Writes letters to his ex-wife.
(c) Engages the guards in philosophical discussions.
(d) Makes pencils from the stove ashes.

3. According to Marfa's information, who does the current theory insist put Yakov up to the crime?
(a) Jewish leaders.
(b) Muslim leaders.
(c) Christian leaders.
(d) Islamic leaders.

4. After he begins blacking out, what does Yakov find comfort in?
(a) The book of Hosea.
(b) The book of Proverbs.
(c) The book of Psalms.
(d) The book of Job.

5. As Chapter 6, Part 5 begins, Yakov is thinking through all of the things he studied before he was incarcerated. What is he NOT thinking about?
(a) Chemistry.
(b) Religion.
(c) Biology.
(d) Philosophy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Since he no longer is keeping track of the days, what does Yakov spend his time doing?

2. What is the mother's name of the boy Yakov is accused of killing?

3. Who performs the total body and cavity searches that Yakov is subjected to?

4. To what group does Nikolai belong?

5. Who does Yakov turn to for an explanation about the missing item?

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