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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Yakov's visitor tells him what is required in order for Yakov do be released from prison, how does Yakov respond?
(a) He questions the visitor's motives.
(b) He insists the visitor leave his cell.
(c) He threatens the visitor.
(d) He puts on the prayer shawl.

2. Yakov begins thinking many evil thoughts after he stops keeping track of the days. Who does Yakov think evil thoughts about?
(a) The prosecutor.
(b) The warden.
(c) The deputy warden.
(d) The Tsar.

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

4. After the warden delivers the indictment to Yakov, Yakov reads for a while, then has to put the papers down. When he picks them up again, what does Yakov briefly consider asking Kogin for?
(a) A dictionary.
(b) A candle.
(c) A Bible.
(d) A pen.

5. What does Yakov invite the prosecutor to do during their meeting?
(a) Shoot Yakov.
(b) Set Yakov free.
(c) Leave Yakov's cell.
(d) Try his best.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Yakov meets with his attorney, his attorney tells Yakov that someone has died. Who?

2. When a newspaper writer reports all the factual details of the case, what does the government do?

3. As Yakov envisions talking with the Tsar, what is one topic the two men do NOT discuss?

4. After reading the indictment, how does Yakov feel?

5. Who does Yakov turn to for an explanation about the missing item?

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