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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Yakov runs around his cell screaming, who finally tells him to shut up?
(a) Zhitnyak.
(b) Kogin.
(c) The warden.
(d) The deputy warden.

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

3. As Yakov is being transported to court for his indictment, what does he fantasize about while riding on the trolley?
(a) Escaping from his captors.
(b) Killing the onlookers.
(c) Speaking to an attorney.
(d) Being freed.

4. How long is Yakov in solitary confinement before Bibikov comes to question him again?
(a) Twelve hours.
(b) One week.
(c) Three days.
(d) Eight days.

5. 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 violence.
(c) With laughter.
(d) With threats.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As the days passed, the Russian officials kept waiting for Yakov to start something. What are they waiting for?

3. After the winter finally ends, Yakov is desperate to relieve his boredom. What does Yakov do?

4. Before the secret police member leaves Yakov's cell, what does he leave behind with Yakov?

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

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