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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 41-47.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Joy," what is Bainish's occupation?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Baker.
(d) Rabbi.

2. In "A Day in Coney Island," in what language does the narrator write for his job?
(a) Polish.
(b) Latin.
(c) Hebrew.
(d) Yiddish.

3. In "The Joke," where does Walden die?
(a) In an American hospital.
(b) In a car accident.
(c) In a bank robbery.
(d) In a plane crash.

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

5. In "The Spinoza of Market Street," what is Nahum a doctor of?
(a) Animals.
(b) Chemistry.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Spirits.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Passions," what is Jonathan's profession?

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

3. In "A Tale of Two Sisters," what does Dora ask the narrator for help with?

4. In "Joy," what ceremony is Bainish avoiding?

5. In "Passions," what does Zekele build when he loses the bet?

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