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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For the rabbis who taught Ruben history, what word described the chronology of history?
(a) Tribulation.
(b) Trauma.
(c) Oppression.
(d) Pain.

2. When Dr. Morse called Ruben to his office during the winter term in 1959, what did he have to drink?
(a) Martinis.
(b) Gin and tonic.
(c) Gimlets.
(d) Sloe gin fizz.

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

4. Where did Ruben go to school?
(a) PS 238.
(b) PS 89.
(c) PS 114.
(d) PS 96.

5. Where is Corbindale, New York?
(a) Inland from Lake Erie.
(b) Near Lake Ontario.
(c) Off the coast of the Atlantic.
(d) In the Catskills.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what area did Ruben build his reputation?

2. What did Ruben's students study in 1959 in September?

3. How many times did Ruben win the Corbin Distinguished Teacher prize?

4. In 1959, what color pen did Ruben begin to use to correct Netanyahu's papers?

5. What year in high school was Ruben's daughter, Judy, in 1959?

(see the answer key)

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