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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Festival (1938)".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does the speaker talk?
(a) The terrible things the Jews have done.
(b) The plight of the unemployed.
(c) The coming glory of war.
(d) The glory of WWI.

2. Who does housework for the Schneiders?
(a) The narrator's mother.
(b) Frau Resch.
(c) No one.
(d) Frau Penk.

3. What does Mrs. Schneider explain about the mezuzah?
(a) That it helps Jews remember God and his commandments.
(b) That it belongs to all humanity.
(c) That it is an ancient Greek symbol.
(d) That it is a Celtic symbol of fertitlity.

4. What does the narrator watch as sundown approaches?
(a) The orange glow in the distance, like fire.
(b) His father and Herr Schneider walking up the sidewalk together.
(c) The arrival of the parents of children his mother watches.
(d) Mrs. Schneider prepare for the Sabbath meal.

5. What does Friedrich tie around his neck?
(a) Nothing.
(b) A yellow scarf.
(c) A noose.
(d) A black bandana.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Friedrich put on at the synagogue?

2. For what is Friedrich singled out for the first time in his life?

3. Why can't the housekeeper work for Mrs. Schneider?

4. What does Friedrich's father give him?

5. What does Friedrich give at the Sabbath feast?

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