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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book II, Vertical Time.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jakob's home influence Jakob?
(a) It gives him a feeling of safety to work.
(b) It gives him a belief in the future.
(c) It gives him the confidence to write Groundwork.
(d) It gives him a feeling of belonging.

2. How does Jakob feel in Greece?
(a) A prodigal son.
(b) A pariah.
(c) Completely at home.
(d) At home and forever a stranger.

3. What time does the painted clock at Treblinka station always read?
(a) 3 o'clock.
(b) 9 o'clock.
(c) 12 o'clock.
(d) 1 o'clock.

4. Who preaches freedom at Palamas' funeral?
(a) No one.
(b) Athos.
(c) Sikelianos.
(d) Mitsialis.

5. How does the famed rabbi travel in the parable?
(a) Simply but openly.
(b) Incognito.
(c) Ostentatiously.
(d) With much elaborate preparations.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what is Athos prone?

2. What does Athos say the sight of many birds is?

3. What reminds Jakob of his mother and Bella?

4. What does Jakob note about how Jews live?

5. What does Michaela do for Ben?

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