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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Just Man of the Flies, Part 5 | Chapter 4, The Just Man of the Flies, Part 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is "Berlin Madness"?
(a) Forgetting one's homeland.
(b) Rabies.
(c) Public renouncing of one's religion.
(d) Using sharp words to endure distress.

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

3. How does Benjamin believe his success in business has helped his fellow Jews?
(a) He has taught principles of Judaism while fitting clothes.
(b) He has given an example of good business practice.
(c) His popularity has lowered anti-semitism in general.
(d) He has referred his clients to other Jewish businesses.

4. When assigned the part of a Jew, what does Ernie refuse to do?
(a) Rob a store.
(b) Order the crucifixion of Christ.
(c) Pick pockets.
(d) Throw stones at Ilse.

5. What does the ancient text say is the role of Israel in the world?
(a) To atone for the wrongs of mankind.
(b) To create the sufferings of mankind.
(c) To take upon itself the sufferings of mankind.
(d) To fight for justice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the Jews refuse to work in Polish factories when the country industrialized?

2. What did Yankel, the young Galician, do to his fellow villagers?

3. What does Benjamin call his wife?

4. How are the letters made familiar to the young child?

5. Why does Mordecai Levy advise the village girl he meets to be kind to him?

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