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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What happens as Yakov is pacing his cell after his new attorney departs?
2. Since he no longer is keeping track of the days, what does Yakov spend his time doing?
3. When Yakov meets with his attorney, his attorney tells Yakov that someone has died. Who?
4. As the story ends, what does Yakov conclude?
5. At night, Yakov has dreams of Shmuel. In his dreams, where is Shmuel?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
B.A. Bibikov is a study in contradictions. As the lead investigator into Zhenia's murder, Bibikov reports to the authorities, yet believes in Yakov's innocence. Identify, then compare and contrast the different sides of Bibikov. How does Bibikov arrive at his conclusions about Yakov? What implications does Bibikov face for his conclusions? In Bibikov's place, would you fight for Yakov or simply go along with the other authority figures? Why?
Essay Topic 2
There are many attempts by the government to cover up the existence of any evidence that does not support their attempts to frame Yakov for the murder of Zhenia. Describe two of the pieces of evidence that are either "forgotten" or explained away by the authorities that might have proven Yakov's innocence. Would full disclosure by the authorities have made a difference? To Yakov? To the Black Hundreds? To the Russian citizens? Why or why not? Support your answer with examples from the story.
Essay Topic 3
Through his experiences at the prison and his hallucinatory discussions with the Tsar, Yakov comes to believe that liberty is worth fighting for. Discuss the process by which Yakov arrives at this conclusion. Be sure to include how Yakov's beliefs change as his arrest and subsequent incarceration drag on. How do his hallucinatory discussions with the Tsar impact his beliefs? Which are more important in shaping Yakov's eventual belief in liberty - his hallucinations or his experiences? Explain and support your reasoning.
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