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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. How many siblings did Netanyahu have, including himself?

2. What type of wood lined Ruben's study in 1959?

3. Where is Corbindale, New York?

4. What type of pipe did Ruben use when he was at Corbin?

5. What color suitcase did Sabine want when Judy came home in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who was the first person to send a letter of recommendation for Netanyahu?

3. What did Levavi wish for Ruben and for Netanyahu?

4. Why was Ruben chosen to be on the hiring committee for Dr. Ben-Zion Netanyahu?

5. Who wrote Ruben a letter in Chapter 5 and why?

6. What was the difference between the history Ruben was taught in his public school and Hebrew school?

7. Who is the narrator?

8. Why would Levavi and his colleagues at Hebrew University not object to Netanyahu obtaining a position in America?

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

10. How did Ruben serve in World War II?

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

The climax in a novel is the highest point of tension and a turning point. What is the climax of The Netanyahus and why is that incident the climax?

Essay Topic 3

Judy hates her nose and wants a reconstructive surgery. Does Judy deliberately manipulate circumstances so her nose is broken and she can get a reconstruction?

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