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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At night, Yakov has dreams of Shmuel. In his dreams, where is Shmuel?
(a) In the shtetl.
(b) In the next cell.
(c) In a coffin.
(d) In the synagogue.

2. After his cell is searched in Chapter 7, Part 2, Yakov becomes despondent. What does Yakov find pleasure in thinking about?
(a) Death.
(b) Spring.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Raisl.

3. How long has Yakov's visitor in Chapter 8, Part 4 been begging to see him?
(a) Over three months.
(b) Over one year.
(c) Over nine months.
(d) Over six months.

4. Through what she sends to Yakov in prison, what new crime does Marfa accuse Yakov of?
(a) Theft.
(b) Conspiracy.
(c) Rape.
(d) Molestation.

5. After receiving the information from Marfa, what is Yakov's initial reaction?
(a) Devastation.
(b) Curiosity.
(c) Disbelief.
(d) Excitement.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the person speaking to Yakov through his cell door share with Yakov about the speaker's son?

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

3. How many times does Yakov's new attorney visit him in prison?

4. Who ends up being able to visit Yakov in prison because he or she sold beets to the right person?

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

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