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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. What offense does Proshko accuse Yakov of when he gives his statement to the secret police?
(a) Smuggling drugs.
(b) Murdering Nikolai's assistant.
(c) Stealing from Nikolai.
(d) Helping the Jews.

2. When Yakov is taken back to prison, he is shown a book that some of the officials are developing. What is the book's topic?
(a) Jewish physical characteristics.
(b) Jewish psychological games.
(c) Jewish prayers and customs.
(d) Jewish evil magic spells.

3. 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.

4. When Bibikov comes to the prison to question Yakov, who does Bibikov believe is actually responsible for Zhenia's murder?
(a) Yakov.
(b) Shmuel.
(c) Marfa.
(d) Gronfein.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Yakov react to Kiev?

2. After reading the indictment and the evidence against Yakov, what does the prosecutor also accuse Yakov of?

3. In Chapter 6, Part 4, what is the name of the guard who is on Yakov's side?

4. Even though Yakov is desperately ill and not allowed access to the prison hospital, the prison doctor does tell him how to be cured. What is the doctor's advice?

5. How long does the boy's mother wait before she reports her son as missing?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Yakov is returned to prison and then meets with the prosecutor, the prosecutor offers him a deal. Why does Yakov refuse the prosecutor's deal?

2. Why does Marfa accuse Yakov of running a smuggling trade route?

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

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

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

6. Looking back on his marriage to Raisl, why does Yakov now believe that it was a mistake to marry Raisl?

7. When Yakov shares his story regarding why he is being held in prison, why do his cellmates beat him?

8. Why does Yakov stop keeping track of the days?

9. After being returned to his cell following the farce of an indictment, Yakov loses it. Describe his behavior.

10. Why is the Deputy Warden excited to learn of Yakov's escape-from-boredom activities?

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