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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Betrayer of Israel," to whom does Koppel compare himself?

2. In "A Crown of Feathers," who arranges suitors for Akhsa?

3. In "Grandfather and Grandson," what does Mordecai do every night at midnight?

4. What is the name of the main character in "The Cabalist of East Broadway"?

5. In "Passions," what is Jonathan's profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "A Dance and a Hop," how does Rachel die.

2. In the short story "The Betrayer of Israel," why is Koppel considered the betrayer?

3. What is the significance of the title of the short story called "Something Is There"?

4. In "Grandfather and Grandson," why is Mordecai so alone?

5. In "Old Love," how does Mrs. Brokeles die?

6. What does Shibtah from "The Manuscript" do when she catches her husband cheating on her?

7. In "Passions," why is Jonathan named the better scholar?

8. In "The Power of Darkness," what does Henia do after her death?

9. In "Grandfather and Grandson," what is Mordecai arrested for, and what does he say about it?

10. What does Joel from "The Cabalist of East Broadway" refuse to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Friendship is a strong theme throughout the book. In what stories does this theme appears, and how do the characters react who are touched by it? How do certain friendships change over the course of the book, and what causes these changes?

Essay Topic 2

There was a lot of interesting advice given and received in these stories. What are some examples of this advice, and what were the consequences of it?

Essay Topic 3

What are some of the key examples of gratitude in this book, and how do these instances affect that characters involved in those scenes?

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