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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the name of the Jewish coming-of-age ritual for young boys?

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

5. What is a Jewish term referring to one who does not have a share in the world to come?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is the narrator of The Chosen? How old is this character in Chapter 1, and how is his life and family described?

2. How does the baseball game begin in Chapter 1? Who takes the lead?

3. What is indicated by David Malter’s description of the fortunate and unfortunate in Chapter 4?

4. How does Reuven respond to the apology offered him in Chapter 2? What does this indicate?

5. What conversation do Reuven and Danny have about Reb Saunders in Chapter 7?

6. How is Reuven’s home described when he returns from the hospital in Chapter 5? Who greets them when they arrive home?

7. How are the differences between Reuven and Danny explained to Reuven by his father in Chapter 6?

8. Where is Reuven taken for his injury in Chapter 2? How does Reuven feel?

9. What historical figure does David Malter compare Danny Saunders to in Chapter 6? How is this individual’s influence on Judaism described?

10. What is foreshadowed by David Malter’s comments about friendship in Chapter 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Reuven Malter as the protagonist of The Chosen. How old is Reuven when he is introduced in Chapter 1? How do you relate to Reuven’s life, family, and friends? What characteristics stand out about the character in his introduction?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the symbolism of vision and the eyes in the novel. How does Reuven react to losing his vision even temporarily? How is vision used as a metaphor throughout the book? How does this symbolism apply to Danny’s character?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of psychology in the book. Why is Danny drawn toward the study of psychoanalysis? How does Reuven differ in this regard? What does Danny’s interest in psychology cause conflict within his family and culture?

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