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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character in the novel says, “It is the end of Hitler, may his name and memory be erased” in Chapter 11?
(a) Reuven Malter.
(b) David Malter.
(c) Reb Saunders.
(d) Rav Gershenson.

2. What was responsible for causing Billy’s blindness in the novel?
(a) A chemical spill.
(b) A car accident.
(c) A hunting accident.
(d) An explosion.

3. Danny Saunders’ father brought his congregation to the United States and settled in what neighborhood of Brooklyn?
(a) Williamsburg.
(b) Clinton hill.
(c) South Park Slope.
(d) Sheepshead bay.

4. Reuven begins what year of his college studies at the end of Chapter 15?
(a) His fourth year.
(b) His second year.
(c) His third year.
(d) His sixth year.

5. Food that may be consumed according to Jewish law is termed what in English?
(a) Kosher.
(b) Yeshiva.
(c) Talmud.
(d) Smicha.

Short Answer Questions

1. Reuven has been given permission to do what again in Chapter 9?

2. In Chapter 14, Reuven’s Talmud teacher poses an unexpected question about the reconciliation and Reuven dismisses it as what?

3. Where does Reuven’s father give a speech in support of Zionism in Chapter 13?

4. What does Reuven do in order to save a creature caught in a spider web in Chapter 9?

5. The Malters’ housekeeper is from where in the novel?

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