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

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

3. When the man in charge of the investigation denies Yakov's request for an attorney, what is Yakov told that he will need?
(a) The truth.
(b) A pen.
(c) A casket.
(d) A gun.

4. With nothing to do in his cell, Yakov pieces together bits of something that he recites in his cell. What does he piece together?
(a) Prayers.
(b) Psalms.
(c) Commandments.
(d) Laws.

5. Back in his cell after the indictment farce in court, what does Yakov compare his scenario to?
(a) A black horse.
(b) Voodoo.
(c) An evil curse.
(d) A bad talisman.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to the prosecutor's theory, why does Yakov kill Zhenia?

3. As Yakov runs around his cell screaming, who finally tells him to shut up?

4. What does Yakov use to keep track of the days in his cell?

5. What does the guard who is comforted by Yakov's scripture readings refuse to give to Yakov?

(see the answer key)

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