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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rabbi Mayer present Aaron on behalf of his congregation?
(a) The Jewish Book of Why.
(b) A twelve string guitar.
(c) The Jewish Book of How.
(d) A torah.

2. What does the Dutch governess give Miriam for her birthday?
(a) Paints.
(b) A laptop.
(c) A crucifix.
(d) A rosary.

3. Which do of the following words does Eliza have to spell in the spelling competition Ms. Rai presides over?
(a) Butane.
(b) Salacious.
(c) Origami.
(d) Delicious.

4. What does Adam Lubinsky have a date with?
(a) Jewish prayer books.
(b) A bible instructor.
(c) Jewish manhood.
(d) A driving instructor.

5. What does Eliza think the spelling bee test will amplify?
(a) Her stupidity.
(b) Her intelligence.
(c) Her mediocrity.
(d) Her humor.

6. What kind of game does Eliza think the day has become?
(a) A dog duck fox game.
(b) A wheat cat mouse game.
(c) A fox fox mouse game.
(d) A duck duck goose game.

7. What does Tikkan Olam mean?
(a) The unfixing of earth.
(b) The fixing of the world.
(c) The lost pieces of the lost world.
(d) The beauty of the sun.

8. Who does the author describe as a tree trunk of a man?
(a) Abraham.
(b) Rabbi Cohen.
(c) Rabbi Meyer.
(d) Aaron.

9. What does Saul start collecting in celebration of his daughter's spelling Bee victory?
(a) Articles that mention her victory.
(b) Old dictionaries.
(c) Videos of old spelling bee contests.
(d) Difficult words.

10. What does Aaron often save Eliza from?
(a) Darth Vader.
(b) Bad dreams.
(c) Bullies.
(d) Alien monsters.

11. What television show do Miriam and Saul like to watch?
(a) Seinfeld.
(b) Wheel of Fortune.
(c) Jeopardy.
(d) I Love Lucy.

12. What does Ms. Rai growl when she brings down the gavel?
(a) Incorrect.
(b) Sit down.
(c) Quiet.
(d) Next.

13. What duty has Saul never shirked?
(a) Family banker.
(b) Family cook.
(c) Child listener.
(d) Child chauffeur.

14. What is the ultimate consonant?
(a) Death.
(b) Sin.
(c) Hell.
(d) Love.

15. What kind of bird does Ms. Lowodski share her home with?
(a) A canary.
(b) A dove.
(c) A parrot.
(d) A bluetit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Eliza's father's religious faith?

2. Why was Miriam's mother reluctant to interact with Miriam?

3. What opens up a new universe for Eliza?

4. What does the spelling bee registrar ask Eliza for?

5. What is the name of the program that Saul wants his daughter to be placed in?

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