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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Gimpel the Fool," why does Gimpel pretend to believe the lies of his school mates?
(a) To avoid getting beat up.
(b) To get a chance to tell his own lies.
(c) To not have to talk.
(d) To be their friend.

2. In "Alone," where does the narrator's wife live?
(a) New York.
(b) Miami.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Washington, D.C.

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

4. How many horses pull the carriage that holds "The Gentleman from Cracow"?
(a) 10.
(b) 6.
(c) 8.
(d) 4.

5. In "The Destruction of Kreshev," who causes the destruction of kreshev?
(a) Some renegade Jews.
(b) A neighbor.
(c) The Devil.
(d) The Nazis.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Destruction of Kreshev," what does Shloimele stop doing after his wedding?

2. In "The Gentleman from Cracow," how does the synagogue burn to the ground?

3. In "Joy," what is Bainish's wife expecting him to do?

4. In "The Destruction of Kreshev,"of what is Shloimele a secret member?

5. At the end of "The Spinoza of Market Street," for what does Nahum ask forgiveness?

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