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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, where did Netanyahu drive too fast in the snow?
2. What was the house number on the Blum's house in 1960?
3. How many Catholics were in the Bible class in Chapter 9?
4. What sound could be heard from Judy's room when Ruben returned from a Christmas party and tried to sleep?
5. In Ruben's dream in Chapter 6, how was Mary Busti being tortured?
Short Essay Questions
1. What did Tzila tell the Blums about where her parents and she were from?
2. Where did Judy go on New Year's Eve in Chapter 7, and what did she look like?
3. What was Ruben's response when Netanyahu commented that it was ridiculous to have a historian teach religion?
4. How does Ruben describe what Netanyahu looked like when he arrived in Chapter 8?
5. What does Ruben say about the perception that Andrew Jackson was a hick Indian-slayer?
6. What was Judy's top choice for college?
7. How is the trip described that Alter and Henya made to Corbindale for Thanksgiving?
8. How did Ruben think Judy planned her accident?
9. In Chapter 7 when Judy was in the hospital, what did Ruben do about her homework?
10. What did Edith add to the food she had prepared in Chapter 8, when the Netanyahus arrive?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Cohen uses pacing to create tension in The Netanyahus. How does Cohen use pacing to create tension in the novel?
Essay Topic 2
Ruben describes himself as a historian. How does Ruben’s career relate to his identity?
Essay Topic 3
In The Netanyahus, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?
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