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

2. When Yakov responds by pointing out something in the officials' book that he thinks resembles the prosecutor, how does the official respond?
(a) With chagrin.
(b) With threats.
(c) With violence.
(d) With laughter.

3. Yakov begins thinking many evil thoughts after he stops keeping track of the days. Who does Yakov think evil thoughts about?
(a) The prosecutor.
(b) The deputy warden.
(c) The Tsar.
(d) The warden.

4. Who advises Yakov to stay in the village and not venture on to Kiev?
(a) Shmuel.
(b) Bibikov.
(c) Randolph.
(d) Gronfein.

5. What does the guard who is comforted by Yakov's scripture readings refuse to give to Yakov?
(a) Shoes.
(b) A Bible.
(c) A blanket.
(d) A pencil and paper.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Yakov roams Kiev, what does he try to pick up from the people of Kiev?

2. While sitting in his cell reflecting on his circumstances in Chapter 6, Part 9, how does Yakov feel about his fate?

3. Who begins to visit Yakov's cell in the middle of winter in order to obtain body samples?

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

5. Before going to join the running crowd, what does Yakov do?

(see the answer key)

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