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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Reuven is not allowed to read yet, so he goes over what in his head at the library in Chapter 8?
(a) Baseball games.
(b) The American Civil War.
(c) Geography.
(d) Propositional calculus.

2. From where does Reuven have glass removed in Chapter 2?
(a) His left eye.
(b) His right ankle.
(c) His right foot.
(d) His left hand.

3. In Chapter 4, Reuven's father tells him that "[t]he Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself.” Reuven chimes in to say that the second thing is to acquire what?
(a) A wife.
(b) A friend.
(c) A car.
(d) Wealth.

4. According to Reuven’s father in Chapter 6, the Cossacks fought against the Jews in what year?
(a) 1648.
(b) 1522.
(c) 1587.
(d) 1784.

5. What is the name of the young blind boy that Reuven meets at the hospital in Chapter 2?
(a) Billy Merritt.
(b) Jack Rose.
(c) Sidney Goldberg.
(d) Davey Canter.

Short Answer Questions

1. In describing the history of the Jews, Reuven’s father says in Chapter 6 that which European country encouraged Jews to come live there because the country was poor and needed a boost to the economy?

2. What does Reb Saunders ask Reuven while they are alone waiting for tea in Chapter 8?

3. Who were historically referred to as the “Masters of the Name” and were believed to be capable of driving away evil spirits by using magical amulets, according to Reuven’s father in Chapter 6?

4. Where was Shabbtai Zvi born?

5. When was Shabbtai Zvi born?

(see the answer key)

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