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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Bibikov apologizes for the poor treatment Yakov is receiving, Yakov asks for only one thing. What is it?
(a) A loaf of bread.
(b) A pair of pants.
(c) A pair of shoes.
(d) A new blanket.

2. According to Yakov, what does he believe the boy saw in Yakov's apartment?
(a) Monopoly money.
(b) Raspberry jam.
(c) His bathrobe.
(d) A gun catalog.

3. Before going to join the running crowd, what does Yakov do?
(a) Call for the guard.
(b) Clean his plate.
(c) Finish his prayer.
(d) Hide his money.

4. Where does Yakov pretend to be from when confronted by the boatman?
(a) Poland.
(b) Kiev.
(c) Latvia.
(d) Germany.

5. One day during the dreary Russian winter, Yakov loses his cool in his cell. What does he do?
(a) Shred his clothing.
(b) Threaten the guards.
(c) Burn his blanket.
(d) Destroy his cot.

6. As the days passed, the Russian officials kept waiting for Yakov to start something. What are they waiting for?
(a) Yakov's period.
(b) Yakov's prayers.
(c) Yakov's violence.
(d) Yakov's madness.

7. What is the name of the secret police member who introduces himself to Yakov as the man in charge of the investigation?
(a) Fetyukov.
(b) Proshko.
(c) Bibikov.
(d) Zhenia.

8. How does Yakov react to Kiev?
(a) He is dismayed by the city.
(b) He is intrigued by the city.
(c) He is awed by the city.
(d) He is horrified by the city.

9. What does the crowd see when the people finally stop running?
(a) A murdered dog.
(b) A murdered man.
(c) A murdered child.
(d) A murdered woman.

10. What is the name of the fat man who shares his packages from the outside with the other prisoners?
(a) Gronfein.
(b) Bibikov.
(c) Shmuel.
(d) Randolph.

11. When Yakov envisions himself wresting with the Tsar, they continue to wrestle until the Tsar declares himself to be __________________.
(a) A demon from hell.
(b) An angel of God.
(c) All powerful.
(d) The winner.

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

13. As Yakov reflects on his time with Raisl, what does Yakov remember convincing Raisl is okay?
(a) Teasing the rabbi.
(b) Premarital sex.
(c) Skipping synagogue.
(d) Missing evening prayers.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With nothing to do in his cell, Yakov pieces together bits of something that he recites in his cell. What does he piece together?

2. What is the name of the guard who is comforted by Yakov's scripture readings?

3. According to what Proshko tells the secret police, what is Yakov responsible for?

4. What is the local anti-Semite group called?

5. When Yakov is taken to the infirmary, who does he learn has been shot for disobeying a guard?

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