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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Jacob do to avoid being recognized as a Jew on the way to the synagogue?
(a) He takes off his cap.
(b) He stops talking.
(c) He wears casual clothes.
(d) He takes off his cloak.

3. What did Yankel, the young Galician, do when he saw the parade of fascists?
(a) He threw stones at them.
(b) He ran to join them.
(c) He ran away from them and hid.
(d) He fainted from fear.

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

5. Why doesn't Judith rejoice when she becomes pregnant for the fourth time?
(a) She is afraid Mordecai will leave her.
(b) She senses something is wrong with the fetus.
(c) She can't feed more children.
(d) Her first three babies died in infancy.

6. What does Mordecai do in response to Ernie's act of heroism in protecting Frau Tuszynski?
(a) Mordecai tells Ernie the history of the Just Men.
(b) Mordecai tells Ernie that he is proud of him.
(c) Mordecai tells Ernie that they will leave Stillenstadt.
(d) Mordecai tells Ernie that he is ashamed of him.

7. Who is Woden?
(a) The Germanic god of water.
(b) The Germanic god of love.
(c) The Germanic god of fertility.
(d) The Germanic god of war.

8. What does Mordecai Levy have to do to keep his potato harvesting job?
(a) Agree to accept half wages.
(b) Work harder than others.
(c) Walk many miles to work.
(d) Fight.

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

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

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

12. What does Herr Geek believe is his job at Ernie's school?
(a) The reorganization of the class.
(b) The purification of the class.
(c) The instruction of the class.
(d) The improvement of the class.

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

14. When Benjamin's hand bleeds, what do his fellow workers think about their cruelty?
(a) They have become like Germans.
(b) They have literally pierced him with unkindness.
(c) They have become impervious to pain.
(d) They have gone beyond forgiveness.

15. What does Ernie feel for the first time as he remembers fighting the Pimpfe?
(a) Hatred.
(b) Sorrow.
(c) Compassion.
(d) Shame.

Short Answer Questions

1. What mysterious affliction hit Benjamin when Judith and Mordecai came to Stillenstadt?

2. According to Mordecai, what does the death of a Just Man change in the order of the world?

3. Why does Ernie join the street gang?

4. What occupation does Mordecai Levy take up after harvesting potatoes?

5. What is Mordecai's pet name for Judith?

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