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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 runs screaming from his cell, Yakov is searched again. How many times has Yakov already been searched that day?
(a) Six.
(b) Three.
(c) Seven.
(d) Two.

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

3. What is the name of Yakov's replacement guard?
(a) Malachi.
(b) Berezhinksy.
(c) Davidenko.
(d) Kogin.

4. After reading the indictment, how does Yakov feel?
(a) Devastated.
(b) Curious.
(c) Hopeful.
(d) Incredulous.

5. When a newspaper writer reports all the factual details of the case, what does the government do?
(a) Imprisoned the reporter.
(b) Shot the reporter.
(c) Shut down the newspaper.
(d) Burned the newspaper.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Yakov and his visitor in Chapter 8, Part 4 first see each other, what do they do?

2. On the envelope containing the papers brought to Yakov by his visitor, he writes a message. What language is the message on the envelope in?

3. After his cell is searched in Chapter 7, Part 2, Yakov becomes despondent. What does Yakov find pleasure in thinking about?

4. Where does the person visiting Yakov encourage Yakov to look for salvation?

5. What name does Yakov mention that causes the prosecutor to angrily leave Yakov's cell?

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