1. While sitting in his cell reflecting on his circumstances in Chapter 6, Part 9, how does Yakov feel about his fate?
(a) His fate saddens him.
(b) His fate nauseates him.
(c) His fate angers him.
(d) His fate excites him.

2. What does the speaker ask Yakov to do as he talks to Yakov through the closed cell door?
(a) Recite scripture.
(b) Plan an escape.
(c) Share his rations.
(d) Sing psalms.

3. As Yakov begins to think he's going mad, whose ghost does he see?
(a) Gronfein.
(b) Bibikov.
(c) Zhenia.
(d) Shmuel.

4. As Chapter 6, Part 5 begins, Yakov is thinking through all of the things he studied before he was incarcerated. What is he NOT thinking about?
(a) Biology.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Religion.
(d) Chemistry.

5. As Chapter 8, Part 4 gets underway, who is coming to visit Yakov in prison?
(a) The Tsar.
(b) Zina.
(c) Nikolai.
(d) Raisl.

Short Answer Questions

1. One month after his arrest, Yakov is taken from the original prison to another location with priests and secret police members in tow. Where is Yakov taken?

2. After receiving the new indictment, Yakov sees a newspaper headline on the papers brought to him as toilet tissue. What does the headline read?

3. What is omitted from the indictment that surprises Yakov?

4. When a newspaper writer reports all the factual details of the case, what does the government do?

5. How long has Yakov's visitor in Chapter 8, Part 4 been begging to see him?

(see the answer key)

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