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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the story ends, what does Yakov conclude?

2. After Yakov's visitor runs screaming from his cell, what is confiscated from Yakov?

3. According to Marfa's information, who does the current theory insist put Yakov up to the crime?

4. What does Yakov's new attorney warn Yakov to do while they await the trial?

5. According to the indictment, how many wounds are on Zhenia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several people that Yakov has been in contact with provide damaging information against him to the police during the investigation of Zhenia's murder. Compare and contrast the following characters in terms of their personalities, their "testimony", and their motivations: Proshko, Zina, and Nikolai.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Yakov has a host of visitors to his prison cell. Identify three people that come to see Yakov in prison. Describe the character, the reason for the visit, the end result, and the emotional impact that the character's visit has on Yakov. For each of the visitors, determine if Yakov would have been better off not meeting with the character. Explain your reasoning.

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