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?
(a) Spain.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Finland.
(d) Poland.

2. Reuven takes part in the Torah service by doing what in Chapter 7?
(a) Dancing with the Rabbi.
(b) Kneeling for the messiah.
(c) Lighting the candles.
(d) Reciting the blessing over the Torah.

3. By what name is Danny Saunders’ father referred to in the novel?
(a) Don Saunders.
(b) Jed Saunders.
(c) Max Saunders.
(d) Reb Saunders.

4. What does Reb Saunders ask Reuven while they are alone waiting for tea in Chapter 8?
(a) How Danny acts at school.
(b) If Danny has lied to him.
(c) If Danny has a girlfriend.
(d) What books Danny is reading.

5. What is the name of the Malters’ housekeeper in Chapter 5?
(a) Manya.
(b) Rebecca.
(c) Irina.
(d) Sarah.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name refers to a set of small black leather boxes containing scrolls of parchment inscribed with verses from the Torah, which are worn by observant Jews during weekday morning prayers?

2. Reuven has war maps from what periodical all over his walls in Chapter 5?

3. According to Reuven’s father in Chapter 6, the Cossacks were members of what church in Russia?

4. From where does Reuven have glass removed in Chapter 2?

5. Reuven’s father says that in 1700 a Jewish child named Israel was born. Instead of studying the Talmud, Israel studied what?

(see the answer key)

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