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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 Last Demon," which of these is NOT one of the fool-proof sins?
(a) Lust.
(b) Avarice.
(c) Sloth.
(d) Pride.

2. Where does Gimpel live in "Gimpel the Fool"?
(a) Poland.
(b) Russia.
(c) Austria.
(d) Germany.

3. In "Henne Fire," what does Hennerly's husband make for a living?
(a) Sieves.
(b) Shoes.
(c) Dresses.
(d) Barrels.

4. In "The Letter Writer," what language does Herman love best?
(a) Yiddish.
(b) Hebrew.
(c) German.
(d) Latin.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "The Spinoza of Market Street," whom did Nahum like to study?

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

4. What is the occupation of "The Gentleman from Cracow"?

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

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