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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a Jewish term referring to one who does not have a share in the world to come?
(a) Shabbat.
(b) Apikoros.
(c) Pilpul.
(d) Payot.

2. Danny Saunders’ father brought his congregation to the United States after what historic event?
(a) World War I.
(b) The Civil War.
(c) The Vietnam War.
(d) The War of 1812.

3. When Danny Saunders visits Reuven for the second time at the hospital, he reveals that during the baseball game he had wanted to do what?
(a) Steal home plate.
(b) His a home run.
(c) Break Reuven’s head open with a bat.
(d) Be part of a triple play.

4. Reuven’s father says that in 1700 a Jewish child named Israel was born. Instead of studying the Talmud, Israel studied what?
(a) The Nevi'im.
(b) The Kabbalah.
(c) The Midrash.
(d) The Mishnah.

5. What organization does Reb Saunders originate and develop in Chapter 14?
(a) The League for the State of Israel.
(b) The League for a Religious Eretz Yisroel.
(c) The Yiddish Society of Rabbis.
(d) The Society for Enlightened Women.

Short Answer Questions

1. There are religious services how many times per day at Hirsch College, according to Reuven in Chapter 13?

2. Danny Saunders explains to Reuven in Chapter 7 that his grandfather was a well-known Hasidic Jew from where?

3. Danny Saunders discusses his feelings about experimental psychology with what professor in Chapter 13?

4. Danny is frustrated by reading and translating his psychological texts until he finds what in Chapter 10?

5. What refers to a front-buttoned coat or overdress, usually reaching to the ankles, with long sleeves, worn by Hasidic Jews?

(see the answer key)

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