The Last of the Just Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapter One, The Legend of the Just Men | Chapter 2, Zemyock, Part 1

1. What rationale does Rabbi Yom Tov Levy offer for the mass murder and suicide he instigates?

2. What is the role of the Lamed-Vov, the Just Men?

Short Essay Question - Chapter 2, Zemyock, Part 2 | Chapter 2, Zemyock, Part 3

3. What qualities of character does Brother Beast possess?

4. Why did others regard Mordecai as a fallen Levy?

Short Essay Question - Chapter 2, Zemyock, Part 4 | Chapter 2, Zemyock, Part 5

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