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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. Who begins to visit Yakov's cell in the middle of winter in order to obtain body samples?
(a) The warden.
(b) The deputy warden.
(c) The head guard.
(d) The colonel.

2. What does Yakov use to dig at the concrete holding his chains in place?
(a) A shoe.
(b) A knife.
(c) A spoon.
(d) A needle.

3. To what prison does the prosecutor send Yakov while Yakov is awaiting trials?
(a) Moscow prison.
(b) Warsaw prison.
(c) Kiev prison.
(d) Henrush prison.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Yakov's visitor runs screaming from his cell, Yakov is searched again. How many times has Yakov already been searched that day?

2. When Nikolai offers Yakov another position after Yakov fixes up the apartment, what is the position that Nikolai offers to Yakov?

3. According to Yakov, what does he believe the boy saw in Yakov's apartment?

4. When the warden finally delivers Yakov's indictment, how does Yakov describe the indictment?

5. As Yakov reflects on his time with Raisl, what does Yakov remember convincing Raisl is okay?

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