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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Zhitnyak sneak into Yakov after his escape-from-boredom materials are confiscated?
(a) A New Testament.
(b) A Koran.
(c) A newspaper.
(d) A Torah.

2. When Nikolai offers Yakov another position after Yakov fixes up the apartment, what is the position that Nikolai offers to Yakov?
(a) A foreman.
(b) A bookkeeper.
(c) A security guard.
(d) A maintenance man.

3. 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) Chemistry.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Religion.
(d) Biology.

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

5. As the story begins, where is Yakov Bok?
(a) In his bedroom.
(b) In temple.
(c) In his kitchen.
(d) In prison.

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

7. When Yakov responds by pointing out something in the officials' book that he thinks resembles the prosecutor, how does the official respond?
(a) With threats.
(b) With chagrin.
(c) With laughter.
(d) With violence.

8. According to what Proshko tells the secret police, what is Yakov responsible for?
(a) Burning down his enemy's house.
(b) Burning down the synagogue.
(c) Burning down the stables.
(d) Burning down the factory.

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

10. One night, Yakov wakes up from a nightmare and realizes why he is so sick. Why?
(a) He is dying.
(b) He is continually chilled.
(c) He is being tested.
(d) He is being poisoned.

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

12. In Chapter 6, Part 4, what is the name of the guard who is on Yakov's side?
(a) Deuliv.
(b) Zhitnyak.
(c) Shenzen.
(d) Gronfein.

13. With nothing to do in his cell, Yakov pieces together bits of something that he recites in his cell. What does he piece together?
(a) Laws.
(b) Psalms.
(c) Commandments.
(d) Prayers.

14. When one of the guards takes pity on Yakov, what does Yakov suddenly have?
(a) A new blanket.
(b) Visitors.
(c) Meat.
(d) Shoes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the boy's mother, what does Zhenia see when he looks in Yakov's apartment?

2. After fixing up the apartment, Nikolai offers Yakov another job. Where is the job located?

3. Who performs the total body and cavity searches that Yakov is subjected to?

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

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

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