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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Reb Saunders views a secular Jewish state as a sacrilege and violation of what?
(a) The Quran.
(b) The Christian Bible.
(c) Democracy.
(d) The Torah.

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

3. In Chapter 14, Reuven’s Talmud teacher poses an unexpected question about the reconciliation and Reuven dismisses it as what?
(a) Kosher.
(b) Pilpul.
(c) Gematriya.
(d) Seder.

4. What does Danny say to explain his presence to Reuven in Chapter 16?
(a) “The ban has been lifted.”
(b) “God wants me here.”
(c) “Best friends, always.”
(d) “Will you be my friend again?”

5. When does the news of unconditional surrender come in Chapter 11?
(a) January 27.
(b) July 4.
(c) May 7.
(d) November 16.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Reuven’s Talmud instructor calls on him to discuss Talmud texts at the end of February in Chapter 14. For how many days does Reuven continue discussing the passage in class?

3. Reuven’s father tells Danny Saunders that understanding of the silence can only be explained to Danny by whom in Chapter 17?

4. Reuven’s father feels that it is important to have what geographic region as a Jewish homeland?

5. Reuven's father says in Chapter 13, "...the fanaticism of men like Reb Saunders kept us alive for” how many years of exile?

Short Essay Questions

1. What viewpoints does Chapter 12 present regarding the creation of Israel?

2. How do Danny and Reuven’s fathers disagree regarding the establishment of a Jewish state?

3. What is the significance of Danny’s discussion of silence in Chapter 17?

4. How does Reb Saunders treat Reuven in Chapter 16? How does Reuven feel about this?

5. How are the religious studies and lifestyles of Reuven and Danny juxtaposed in Chapter 10?

6. How is Reuven’s time spent with his father in Chapter 10? Why does Mr. Malter travel to Manhattan?

7. What does Reuven’s father remark about Reb Saunders’ methods of raising his son in Chapter 16?

8. What is the setting and time period of Chapter 15? How does Danny reemerge in Reuven’s life?

9. What is the central conflict in Chapter 14? How does Reuven feel about Danny’s absence?

10. How does David Malter defend the actions of Reb Saunders in Chapter 13?

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