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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, The Dog, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ernie do with Ilse that infuriates Hans Schliemann?
(a) He puts his arm around her.
(b) He takes her hand.
(c) He kisses her cheek.
(d) He cries with her.

2. What do the Jews of Proskurov do to save themselves from persecution?
(a) Store food.
(b) Cry out for seven nights.
(c) Dig tunnels.
(d) Arm themselves.

3. According to Mordecai, why does a Just Man never have to run after suffering?
(a) It will elude him.
(b) It is not assigned to Just Men.
(c) It will run away faster than he can chase it.
(d) It comes to him without being called.

4. What did Judith call Benjamin's affliction when they arrived at Stillenstadt?
(a) A sign from God.
(b) A change of blood.
(c) A contagion from the Germans.
(d) A cleansing force.

5. Why does Ernie remain calm through the Pimpfe's cruel treatment of him?
(a) He wants to impress Ilse.
(b) He believes it is a Just Man's duty to endure pain.
(c) He accepts it as his lot in life.
(d) The events do not seem real to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. To the Germans the Levys are Jews, but what are they to the French?

2. How does Benjamin view Jewish suffering?

3. How does Ernie prepare himself for the pain of a Just Man's life?

4. What does Mordecai do in response to Ernie's act of heroism in protecting Frau Tuszynski?

5. Why does Herschel Grynszpan's action frighten all German Jews?

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