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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. According to Mordecai, what does the death of a Just Man change in the order of the world?
(a) The balance between good and evil.
(b) The understanding of mankind.
(c) The mind of God.
(d) Nothing.

2. How does Benjamin view Jewish suffering?
(a) As retribution for sin.
(b) As senseless torment.
(c) As the triumph of the wicked.
(d) As mankind's sacrificial offering to God.

3. Why does Benjamin decide not to tell his wife that he is a Just Man?
(a) He knows it would cause her needless worry.
(b) He is afraid that she would leave him.
(c) He no longer believes in that legend.
(d) He is sure she wouldn't marry him.

4. What does Ilse Bruckner promise Hans Schliemann when they leave Ernie?
(a) To meet him by the school.
(b) To be his steady girlfriend.
(c) To make him pay.
(d) To tell his mother.

5. To the Germans the Levys are Jews, but what are they to the French?
(a) Compatriots.
(b) Illegal immigrants.
(c) Germans.
(d) Subhuman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Judith call Benjamin's affliction when they arrived at Stillenstadt?

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

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

4. Why does Ernie remain calm through the Pimpfe's cruel treatment of him?

5. How does Mordecai view Jewish suffering?

(see the answer key)

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