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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Benjamin Levy's occupation?
(a) A crystal maker.
(b) A baker.
(c) A tailor.
(d) A peddler.

2. What does the legend say would happen to the world if one of the Just Men were lacking?
(a) Thirty-six new Just Men would have to be found.
(b) All humanity would be forced to improve.
(c) All humanity would die.
(d) All humanity would bear its own grief.

3. What did the villagers of Stillenstadt call Benjamin when he arrived?
(a) A victim of Slavic persecutions.
(b) A scapegoat.
(c) An exiled Berliner.
(d) The tailor they've been waiting for.

4. What does Judith do when a soldier attacks Mordecai?
(a) She offers herself in his place.
(b) She kills him.
(c) She runs away.
(d) She faints.

5. What does Mordecai believe is the significance of being Jewish?
(a) They are holier than other people.
(b) They are cursed by God.
(c) They are persecuted on behalf of the whole world.
(d) They are wiser through suffering than other peoples.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Ernie stay in the hospital?

2. Why does Mordecai say their hearts are not entirely Jewish?

3. How does Benjamin believe his success in business has helped his fellow Jews?

4. Why does Ernie join the street gang?

5. Why does Judith tell their donors that they should thank her?

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