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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 is Yakov given in order that he can have something to do?
(a) A broom.
(b) A broken radio.
(c) A pencil and paper.
(d) A ball.

2. When the author describes the wind rushing through Yakov's cell, what does he liken the wind to?
(a) An evil bird.
(b) A rushing torrent.
(c) A cold finger.
(d) An evil curse.

3. When spring arrives, what is Yakov still lacking?
(a) A new blanket.
(b) Sufficient evidence to clear his name.
(c) Firewood.
(d) An indictment.

4. What is the name of the guard who is comforted by Yakov's scripture readings?
(a) Zhitnyak.
(b) Mordaci.
(c) Kogin.
(d) Hasidim.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the original charge that the man in charge of the investigation will bring against Yakov?

2. According to the prosecutor in the courtroom, what punishment is Yakov facing?

3. While sitting in his cell reflecting on his circumstances, what does Yakov liken being Jewish to?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. According to the explanation he receives, what has happened to the item(s) missing from Yakov's cell?

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

3. Describe the later years of Yakov and Raisl's marriage.

4. When Yakov becomes very sick and nauseous, why is he refused access to the prison hospital?

5. According to the boatman who ferries Yakov across the river, how could all of Russia's problems be solved?

6. As the man in charge of the investigation questions Yakov, why does Yakov begin to feign ignorance and not answer the man's questions?

7. When Yakov describes the things he takes pleasure in, what does he describe?

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

9. Even though Yakov is desperately ill and is not allowed access to the prison hospital, Yakov is relieved. Why?

10. What does Yakov think about as he rides in the carriage to the courthouse?

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