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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 31-40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Power of Darkness," why do people think Henia wants to die?
(a) So she will finally know the truth.
(b) So she can be with her dead lover.
(c) So she can hide from her reputation.
(d) So her husband can marry her sister.

2. In "Passions," who says Jonathan is the winner of the bet?
(a) Zekele's wife.
(b) Jonathan's father.
(c) The professor.
(d) A panel of rabbis.

3. In "The Cabalist of East Broadway," where can the main character get retirement funds?
(a) New York.
(b) Poland.
(c) Germany.
(d) Israel.

4. In "Brother Beetle," who gives the beetle the second chance?
(a) Dosha.
(b) Dosha's lover.
(c) The narrator.
(d) The waiter.

5. In "Short Friday," what is Smul's occupation?
(a) Cobbler.
(b) Artist.
(c) Tailor.
(d) Cooper.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Three Encounters," what kind of work does the narrator's brother do?

2. In "A Tale of Two Sisters," why do the two sisters attack each other?

3. In "Powers," what do the delivery boy and the reporter both have an interest in?

4. What does the rabbi say at the end of "Something Is There"?

5. In "Short Friday," who helps Shmul with his work?

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