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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 Spinoza of Market Street," whom did Nahum like to study?
(a) Spinoza.
(b) Jesus.
(c) Archimedes.
(d) Abraham.

2. In "Joy," what is Bainish's wife expecting him to do?
(a) Continue on in faith.
(b) Believe in her innocence.
(c) Cure them of their bad fortune.
(d) Free his cousin.

3. In "The Letter Writer," what is Herman's occupation?
(a) Advertiser.
(b) Typesetter.
(c) Editor.
(d) Reporter.

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

5. In "Tiabel and Her Demon," how often was Tiabel visited by an undisclosed man?
(a) Twice a year.
(b) Once a week.
(c) Once a month.
(d) Twice a week.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Short Friday," what is Smul's occupation?

2. In "The Letter Writer," how did Herman's family die?

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

4. In "Zeidel the Pope," to what religion does Zeidel convert?

5. In "Zeidel the Pope," what is Zeidel's greatest pleasure?

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