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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When a drunken guard accidentally leaves Yakov's cell door unlocked, Yakov ventures out and comes upon a hanged man. Who is the man?
(a) Fetyukov.
(b) Bibikov.
(c) Gronfein.
(d) Shmuel.

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

3. What colors does Proshko say are the flames of the fire that Yakov is accused of setting?
(a) Green and blue.
(b) Yellow and green.
(c) Yellow and red.
(d) Blue and yellow.

4. When Bibikov comes to the prison to question Yakov, who does Bibikov believe is actually Yakov's greatest enemy?
(a) The warden.
(b) The colonel.
(c) The prosecutor.
(d) The head guard.

5. While Yakov is being interrogated, two men arrive at the interrogation room and are invited inside. Who are these men?
(a) The prosecutor and the colonel.
(b) The prosecutor and the warden.
(c) The warden and the priest.
(d) The colonel and the priest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What offense does Proshko accuse Yakov of when he gives his statement to the secret police?

2. Who does the local anti-Semite group accuse of committing the murder?

3. Before the secret police member leaves Yakov's cell, what does he leave behind with Yakov?

4. To what group does Nikolai belong?

5. When one of the guards takes pity on Yakov, what does Yakov suddenly have?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the prisoner sent to talk to Yakov eventually end up apologizing to Yakov?

2. When spring arrives, a visitor comes to the prison to comfort Yakov. Why does the visitor come?

3. During an exercise recess, Yakov is told that the other prisoners do not like him. Why not?

4. When Yakov is offered a pardon by the Tsar, why does Yakov refuse the pardon?

5. When Yakov reaches the river, the boatman has to convince Yakov to accept the ferry ride. How does the boatman convince Yakov?

6. As winter nears, Yakov hopes to be indicted. Why?

7. Why does Yakov steel himself to live instead of wanting to die?

8. When the prosecutor visits Yakov, what does he tell Yakov to have the Jews stop doing?

9. As spring continues on, Yakov is no longer allowed to make his trips to the kitchen. Why?

10. As Bibikov continues to question Yakov, Bibikov confesses that he is living in fear. Why?

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