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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Reuven Malter’s father in the narrative?
(a) Roger Malter.
(b) Marcus Malter.
(c) David Malter.
(d) Thomas Malter.

2. What is the name of the ex-boxer who stays in the hospital bed by Reuven in Chapter 2?
(a) Mr. Gershenson.
(b) Mr. Canter.
(c) Mr. Savo.
(d) Mr. Merritt.

3. What does Reuven tell Mr. Savo his father wants him to be when he grows up in Chapter 3?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A lawyer.
(c) A banker.
(d) A mathematician.

4. Who reveals that he meets with Danny Saunders in the library in Chapter 4?
(a) Schwartzie.
(b) Dr. Grossman.
(c) David Malter.
(d) Mr. Galanter.

5. Where does Reuven Malter’s father spend much of his time at home in Chapter 5?
(a) The garage.
(b) The kitchen.
(c) The basement.
(d) His study.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what medical facility is Reuven Malter taken in Chapter 2?

2. Reuven's father says in Chapter 4 that "two people who are true friends are like two bodies with” what?

3. What led to Reuven Malter’s injury in Chapter 2?

4. In Chapter 4, Reuven's father tells him that "[t]he Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire” what?

5. 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?

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