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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who continues to reference Nathan's book, causing him to be unable to forget things he wishes to forget?
(a) Nathan's first wife.
(b) Nathan's eulogist.
(c) Nathan's third wife.
(d) Carol.

2. What does Jimmy claim to have in his possession?
(a) A pistol.
(b) A grenade.
(c) A grenade and a pistol.
(d) A Jewish pendant.

3. What type of corner does Nathan find in church?
(a) A happy corner.
(b) A musical corner.
(c) A quiet corner.
(d) A calm corner.

4. What is Nathan's response when a stranger begins a conversation with him?
(a) He tries to halt the conversation.
(b) He yells at the stranger.
(c) He laughs at the stranger.
(d) He joins in the conversation.

5. What word best describes Georgina?
(a) Shy.
(b) Obnoxious.
(c) Loud.
(d) Angry.

6. Nathan's fictional English wife has the same name as ______________.
(a) Henry's Swedish mistress.
(b) Henry's wife, Carol.
(c) Henry's daughter.
(d) Henry's Italian mistress.

7. Who examines Nathan's notes and papers?
(a) His landlord.
(b) Shuki.
(c) Carol.
(d) Henry.

8. What is the first section of Nathan's manuscript titled?
(a) Basel.
(b) My heart.
(c) Medicine.
(d) The problem.

9. What does Henry want to do for Nathan?
(a) Forgive him.
(b) Help him.
(c) Provide for him.
(d) Bury him.

10. With whom does Nathan attend a Christmas church service?
(a) Phoebe.
(b) Maria and Phoebe.
(c) Maria.
(d) Henry and Maria.

11. What does Nathan want to do with Maria?
(a) Go to church with her.
(b) Live with her.
(c) Have a child with her.
(d) Divorce her.

12. Jimmy believes that the Jewish people are being held back by ______________.
(a) The future.
(b) The past.
(c) Misunderstanding.
(d) Hate.

13. Who approaches Nathan in church?
(a) Maria.
(b) Maria's mother.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Georgina.

14. Where does Nathan leave Henry in Part 5?
(a) Israel.
(b) New York.
(c) London.
(d) Los Angeles.

15. How far along is Maria's pregnancy in "Part 5 Christendom, pages 275-306"?
(a) Six months.
(b) Five months.
(c) One month.
(d) Four months.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Nathan write a letter to while on an airplane?

2. Who is pregnant in Part 5?

3. Who reads verses from the Bible in church?

4. Where does Nathan attend a Christmas church service in Part 5?

5. Who doubts Henry has had a spiritual awakening?

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