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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Part 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the author describes the wind rushing through Yakov's cell, what does he liken the wind to?
(a) An evil curse.
(b) A cold finger.
(c) A rushing torrent.
(d) An evil bird.

2. At night, Yakov has dreams of Shmuel. In his dreams, where is Shmuel?
(a) In the next cell.
(b) In a coffin.
(c) In the synagogue.
(d) In the shtetl.

3. As Yakov reflects on his time with Raisl, how does he characterize their early life together?
(a) As happy and simple.
(b) As hard and simple.
(c) As poor and hard.
(d) As happy and poor.

4. While sitting in his cell reflecting on his circumstances, what does Yakov liken being Jewish to?
(a) A burden.
(b) A curse.
(c) A blessing.
(d) A family.

5. When Yakov is taken back to prison, he is shown a book that some of the officials are developing. What is the book's topic?
(a) Jewish evil magic spells.
(b) Jewish prayers and customs.
(c) Jewish physical characteristics.
(d) Jewish psychological games.

Short Answer Questions

1. Back in his cell after the indictment farce in court, what does Yakov compare his scenario to?

2. What is the name of the secret society that the prosecutor accuses Yakov of belonging to?

3. What language is Yakov speaking exclusively since leaving the shtetl?

4. How much money does the boatman offer to ferry Yakov across the river?

5. What does Yakov's reading in Chapter 7, Part 3 do to his temperament?

(see the answer key)

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