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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Hearing (1933)".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the narrator and Friedrich think about the landlord's demand?
(a) They do not understand.
(b) They think he is being unreasonable.
(c) They think he is wise.
(d) They think moving to the basement will be exciting.

2. Who watches the narrator while his mother is working?
(a) His aunt.
(b) Mrs. Schneider.
(c) The kindergarten school.
(d) No one.

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

4. Who is blocking Herr Rosenthal's shop?
(a) Two policemen.
(b) A carriage whose one horse is lame.
(c) A man with a swastika armband.
(d) No one.

5. Why does the Nazi demand that Friedrich and the narrator leave?
(a) Because they greet Mr. Rosenthal.
(b) Because they go into the shop.
(c) Because they are Jews.
(d) Because they are so young.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Friedrich's father ask him?

2. How does the narrator's family prepare for the grandfather's visit?

3. Who muscles past the protester?

4. What do the narrator and his mother do before going outside?

5. What does the narrator do with his candy?

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