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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Unseen," what is Shifra's occupation?
(a) Prostitute.
(b) Matchmaker.
(c) Maid.
(d) Florist.

2. In "The Cafeteria," why does Esther approach Aaron?
(a) She loves his books.
(b) He looks familiar.
(c) He is attractive.
(d) She has been sent to give him a message.

3. In "Gimpel the Fool," what is Elka known as?
(a) The woman with the bent mind.
(b) The preacher's daughter.
(c) The fool's wife.
(d) The town whore.

4. In "The Séance," what does Zorach like to write?
(a) Essays.
(b) Speeches.
(c) Poems.
(d) Articles.

5. What does "The Gentleman from Cracow" do when he arrives in Frampol?
(a) All of these.
(b) Calls for a feast.
(c) Gives coins to as many townspeople as he could.
(d) Buys cart loads of flour for the bakery.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Letter Writer," what is Herman's occupation?

2. In "Tiabel and Her Demon," how often was Tiabel visited by an undisclosed man?

3. In "The Slaughterer," how do the rabbis describe the job of the slaughterer?

4. How many horses pull the carriage that holds "The Gentleman from Cracow"?

5. In "Short Friday," why is Shmul poor?

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