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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Yakov envisions talking with the Tsar, what does Yakov imagine himself doing?
(a) Beating the Tsar.
(b) Shooting the Tsar.
(c) Berating the Tsar.
(d) Arresting the Tsar.

2. After Yakov's visitor runs screaming from his cell and material is confiscated from Yakov, what is he given in return?
(a) Some Old Testament pages.
(b) Some Orthodox Jewish dogma.
(c) Some cookbook recipes.
(d) Some newspaper clippings.

3. According to the indictment, how many wounds are on Zhenia?
(a) 37.
(b) 54.
(c) 45.
(d) 15.

4. When the deputy warden tries to punish Yakov for throwing the item at him, who sticks up for Yakov?
(a) The warden.
(b) Ostrovsky.
(c) Kogin.
(d) Berezhinsky.

5. What happens as Yakov is pacing his cell after his new attorney departs?
(a) Yakov's legs swell.
(b) Yakov cuts his chains loose.
(c) Yakov faints.
(d) Yakov screams.

6. Through what she sends to Yakov in prison, what new crime does Marfa accuse Yakov of?
(a) Theft.
(b) Molestation.
(c) Rape.
(d) Conspiracy.

7. When the warden brings Yakov a new indictment, what is Yakov being charged as?
(a) A ritual murderer.
(b) A Hasidic Jew.
(c) An embezzler.
(d) A child molester.

8. When the warden finally delivers Yakov's indictment, how does Yakov describe the indictment?
(a) As dangerous.
(b) As fantastical.
(c) As fiction.
(d) As truthful.

9. After he begins blacking out, what does Yakov find comfort in?
(a) The book of Proverbs.
(b) The book of Hosea.
(c) The book of Psalms.
(d) The book of Job.

10. Through what she sends to Yakov in prison, Marfa admits she had Yakov followed. Who does she have follow Yakov?
(a) Zhenia.
(b) Nikolai.
(c) Zina.
(d) Bibikov.

11. As the story ends, what does Yakov conclude?
(a) The truth is worth fighting for.
(b) Fairness is worth fighting for.
(c) Religion is worth fighting for.
(d) Liberty is worth fighting for.

12. As Yakov is preparing to leave for his trial, what does the deputy warden insist must happen before Yakov leaves?
(a) His cell search.
(b) His daily breakfast.
(c) His cavity search.
(d) His daily beating.

13. While the visitor and Yakov are together in Chapter 7, Part 6, what does the visitor scold Yakov for?
(a) Hope.
(b) Defeat.
(c) Pride.
(d) Envy.

14. In Yakov's visions, whom does he imagine himself having conversations with?
(a) The warden.
(b) The prosecutor.
(c) The Tsar.
(d) The colonel.

15. What does the person speaking to Yakov through his cell door offer to Yakov?
(a) Meat.
(b) Candy.
(c) Cigarettes.
(d) News.

Short Answer Questions

1. Yakov begins thinking many evil thoughts after he stops keeping track of the days. Who does Yakov think evil thoughts about?

2. When Yakov and his visitor in Chapter 8, Part 4 first see each other, what do they do?

3. While the visitor and Yakov are together, what story do the two men argue about?

4. What do the guards do when Yakov refuses the pardon he is offered?

5. On the envelope containing the papers brought to Yakov by his visitor, he writes a message. What language is the message on the envelope in?

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