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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Ruben's mother-in-law?

2. How many grams did Walt think the towels were that were in the master bedroom at Ruben's house in 1959?

3. How many siblings did Netanyahu have, including himself?

4. When Dr. Morse called Ruben to his office during the winter term in 1959, what did he have to drink?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Ruben get involved in taxation studies?

2. What was always Dr. Morse's concern?

3. What did Ruben and his family have to deal with as the only Jewish family in Corbindale?

4. What was Netanyahu's relationship with Dropsie College, and why was Netanyahu not able to stay on at Dropsie College?

5. How does Ruben describe Dr. George Morse?

6. How did Ruben serve in World War II?

7. How did Dr. Edelman describe Netanyahu's situation?

8. What type of recommendation did Dr. Edelman give Netanyahu?

9. How was Ruben's daughter, Judy, doing in 1959?

10. Why were Edith and Judith not content in 1959?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ruben is assigned to be on the hiring committee for Netanyahu. Why is he assigned to the committee? Why is the fact that both men are Jewish not enough for Ruben to welcome the man unquestioningly?

Essay Topic 2

Peretz Levavi believes that there are some men who should not teach. What type of men does Levavi believe should not teach? Why is Netanyahu the type of man who should not teach?

Essay Topic 3

Cohen uses pacing to create tension in The Netanyahus. How does Cohen use pacing to create tension in the novel?

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