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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. In Chapter 8, what time was it after Ruben shoveled and then showered?

2. Who fought over the area that Netanyahu's field of study encompassed?

3. In Chapter 7, when did Ruben notice he had not shaved?

4. What color console did Ruben chose for the TV he bought in Chapter 7?

5. What soda did Edith and Ruben bring Judy when she was home recuperating in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Edith add to the food she had prepared in Chapter 8, when the Netanyahus arrive?

2. Why did Edith have to get new carpet in Chapter 7?

3. In Netanyahu's class, what did he say about studying the Bible in college?

4. How did Ruben think Judy planned her accident?

5. In Chapter 7 when Judy was in the hospital, what did Ruben do about her homework?

6. What did Edith tell Ruben when he tried to say that Judy's broken nose was not an accident?

7. What did Edith serve for Thanksgiving dinner in Chapter 7?

8. What did Tzila tell the Blums about where her parents and she were from?

9. In Chapter 7, what were the plans for the day before Judy got hurt?

10. Who did Netanyahu bring with him to Ruben's home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ruben describes himself as a historian. How does Ruben’s career relate to his identity?

Essay Topic 2

Ruben and Edith are only expecting Dr. Netanyahu. How does the change in plans affect the Blums? Why does having the entire family come make the visit distressing?

Essay Topic 3

Edelman and Levavi write letters about Netanyahu. How do the letters present conflicting views of Netanyahu? How do they make Ruben’s job and the job of the hiring committee difficult?

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