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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 16, Reuven's father says, "A father can bring up a child any way he wishes...What a price to pay for a” what?
(a) “Soul.”
(b) “Grandson.”
(c) “Life.”
(d) “Human.”

2. When did D-Day occur in World War II?
(a) December 3, 1942.
(b) June 6, 1944.
(c) April 12, 1945.
(d) September 27, 1943.

3. When was Shabbtai Zvi born?
(a) 1626.
(b) 1407.
(c) 1558.
(d) 1493.

4. In Chapter 8, Danny reads aloud about what historical figure that invented the idea of the tzaddik?
(a) Shimon ben Lakish.
(b) Dov Bear.
(c) Shlomo HaMelech.
(d) Elisha HaNavi.

5. What does Reuven do in order to save a creature caught in a spider web in Chapter 9?
(a) Destroys the web with a stick.
(b) Catches the spider with a jar.
(c) Crushes the spider.
(d) Blows on the web.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What is the seventh day of the Jewish week and the Jewish day of rest?

3. According to Reuven’s father in Chapter 6, the Cossacks fought against the Jews in what year?

4. What is a central theme in the novel and one that is illustrated in Chapter 16?

5. Who meets regularly with Reuven and Danny at the library in Chapter 10?

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