The Collected Stories of Isaac Bashevis Singer Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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The Collected Stories of Isaac Bashevis Singer Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "Joy," what ceremony is Bainish avoiding?
(a) His cousin's trial.
(b) His wife's execution.
(c) His daughter's funeral.
(d) His son's wedding.

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

4. At the end of "The Spinoza of Market Street," for what does Nahum ask forgiveness?
(a) Abandoning his mission.
(b) Becoming a fool.
(c) Falling in love.
(d) Becoming greedy.

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

6. In "The Cafeteria," where does Aaron live?
(a) New York.
(b) Warsaw.
(c) Paris.
(d) London.

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

8. In The Slaughterer, why does Meir not become the next rabbi?
(a) He failed his test.
(b) Political dealings.
(c) He fell ill.
(d) There were questions of his virility.

9. What is the occupation of "The Gentleman from Cracow"?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Rabbi.
(d) Writer.

10. In "The Last Demon," what do the residents hardly know about?
(a) Sin.
(b) Sex.
(c) Riches.
(d) Pride.

11. In "The Last Demon," who reveals the imp's feet?
(a) The Rabbi.
(b) The Baker.
(c) The Tailor.
(d) The Teacher.

12. In "The Gentleman from Cracow," how does the synagogue burn to the ground?
(a) It is ignited as part of a ritual.
(b) The Gentleman sets it on fire.
(c) The poor people burn it for warmth.
(d) It is hit by lightning.

13. In "The Slaughterer," how does Meil die?
(a) He gets an infection.
(b) He slits his wrist.
(c) He is stabbed.
(d) He falls into the river.

14. In "Tiabel and Her Demon," where does Nissan go after he deserts his wife?
(a) Lubin.
(b) Warsaw.
(c) Frampton.
(d) Lashnik.

15. In "Gimpel the Fool," what is Elka known as?
(a) The woman with the bent mind.
(b) The fool's wife.
(c) The town whore.
(d) The preacher's daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Tiabel and Her Demon," why does Nissan leave his wife?

2. In "The Last Demon," which of these is NOT one of the fool-proof sins?

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

4. In "Joy," what motivates Bainish to keep doing good works?

5. In "The Dead Fiddler," how does Liebe's fiancé die?

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