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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 "The Manuscript," what is Shibtah's occupation?
(a) Actor.
(b) Painter.
(c) Writer.
(d) Singer.

2. In "Brother Beetle," who gives the beetle the second chance?
(a) The waiter.
(b) Dosha.
(c) The narrator.
(d) Dosha's lover.

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

4. In "The Psychic Journey," what is Morris's occupation?
(a) Editor.
(b) Publisher.
(c) Professor.
(d) Writer.

5. In "Vanvild Kava," what is the occupation of the narrator?
(a) Typesetter.
(b) Editor.
(c) Essayist.
(d) Publisher.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A Friend of Kafka," to what does Kohn compare life?

2. In "Short Friday," where does Shmul end up in the end?

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

4. In "Henne Fire," what does Hennerly's nickname mean?

5. In "A Day in Coney Island," why does the narrator say he left Poland?

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