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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Ruben paraphrase during the opening of some of his classes?
(a) Twain.
(b) Dickens.
(c) Franklin.
(d) Jefferson.

2. How many times did Ruben win the Corbin Distinguished Teacher prize?
(a) 9.
(b) 8.
(c) 11.
(d) 5.

3. Near the construction site for what bridge was Ruben's Uncle Sruly's body found?
(a) Triborough.
(b) Throgs Neck.
(c) Pulaski.
(d) Kosciuszko.

4. When did Ruben win the American Historical Association Historian of the Year award?
(a) 1984.
(b) 1993.
(c) 1987.
(d) 1998.

5. What type of pipe did Ruben use when he was at Corbin?
(a) Bulldog.
(b) Calabash.
(c) Churchwarden.
(d) Billiard.

Short Answer Questions

1. For the rabbis who taught Ruben history, what word described the chronology of history?

2. What color shade was on the floor lamp in Ruben's study in 1959?

3. Where did Ruben serve during World War I?

4. For what time period of British history was Dr. Morse supposed to be an expert?

5. In what area did Ruben build his reputation?

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