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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. How much money does the boatman offer to ferry Yakov across the river?
(a) 1 ruble.
(b) 7 rubles.
(c) 5 rubles.
(d) 3 rubles.

2. What is the name of the fat man who shares his packages from the outside with the other prisoners?
(a) Randolph.
(b) Bibikov.
(c) Shmuel.
(d) Gronfein.

3. When Yakov is being shown the officials' book, what do the officials point out in the book that resembles Yakov?
(a) A wizard.
(b) An earlobe.
(c) An ear curl.
(d) A nose.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Bibikov travel to see on Yakov's behalf in hopes of having Yakov's case dismissed?

2. As Yakov runs around his cell screaming, who finally tells him to shut up?

3. According to what Proshko tells the secret police, what is Yakov responsible for?

4. What is the name of the prisoner sent to talk to Yakov?

5. How long is Yakov in solitary confinement before Bibikov comes to question him again?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the Deputy Warden's appearance frighten Yakov?

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

3. According to Yakov's visitor in prison, why is he known as the "nameless Jew"?

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

5. After Yakov's visitor leaves, the warden learns of the visit and interrogates Yakov again. What is the interrogation about?

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

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

8. When Yakov tells his visitor that he is being held in jail because he lied about his papers, how does the visitor respond?

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

10. Explain Bibikov's theory regarding Zhenia's murder.

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