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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. How does Ernie reflexively defend himself against the bullying of the Pimpfe?
(a) He tricks them.
(b) He bites them.
(c) He kicks them.
(d) He stabs them.

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

3. What does a Just Man do with the pain of others, according to Mordecai?
(a) Sees it with his eyes.
(b) Hears it with his ears.
(c) Softens it with his kindness.
(d) Takes it into his heart.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ilse Bruckner promise Hans Schliemann when they leave Ernie?

2. Who overruns and destroys the Levys' village?

3. What does Mordecai tell Ernie he will eventually begin to do as a Just Man?

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

5. How does Benjamin view Jewish suffering?

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