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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. While Danny reads psychological texts in Chapter 10, Reuven concentrates on what kind of articles?

2. When does the news of unconditional surrender come in Chapter 11?

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

4. In Chapter 18, Reb Saunders says, "...One learns of the pain of others by” what?

5. When did D-Day occur in World War II?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is the relationship between Danny and Reuven illustrated in Chapter 15?

3. What does Reuven conclude about Rav Gershenson’s viewpoints in Chapter 14?

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

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

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

7. What does Reuven observe about Reb Saunders’ behavior in Chapter 12?

8. What does Reb Saunders conclude about compassion in Chapter 18?

9. How does the synagogue respond when Reb Saunders announces Danny’s plans for his education in Chapter 18?

10. What does Reuven remark about the relationship between Reb Saunders and Danny in Chapter 12?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the character of Reb Saunders in the novel. What are Reuven’s feelings about Reb Saunders? How does Danny communicate with his father? How does Reb Saunders differ from David Malter?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the ambitions of Reuven and Danny in Chapter 3. How do these ambitions foreshadow conflict in the novel? Why is it surprising that Danny is interested in psychology?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Reuven’s conversation with Reb Saunders in Chapter 8. How does Reuven feel when confronted about Danny’s actions? Does he feel as if he is betraying his friend? How does Danny feel that his father did not speak to him directly?

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