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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 Slaughterer, why does Meir not become the next rabbi?
(a) He failed his test.
(b) Political dealings.
(c) There were questions of his virility.
(d) He fell ill.

2. In "A Friend of Kafka," to what does Kohn compare life?
(a) A magic chess.
(b) The ocean.
(c) A chess game.
(d) A journey.

3. In "The Destruction of Kreshev," what brings about the destruction of kreshev?
(a) A war battle.
(b) A family feud.
(c) An unhappy marriage.
(d) A group of robbers.

4. At the end of "The Spinoza of Market Street," for what does Nahum ask forgiveness?
(a) Abandoning his mission.
(b) Becoming greedy.
(c) Falling in love.
(d) Becoming a fool.

5. In "The Gentleman from Cracow," how does the synagogue burn to the ground?
(a) It is hit by lightning.
(b) It is ignited as part of a ritual.
(c) The poor people burn it for warmth.
(d) The Gentleman sets it on fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "The Gentleman from Cracow" do when he arrives in Frampol?

2. In The Little Shoemakers," how many children does Abba have?

3. In "A Friend of Kafka," how does Kohn impress others?

4. In "Zeidel the Pope," how does Zeidel lose his bag of coins?

5. In "Henne Fire," to what is Hennerly compared?

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