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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 sound could be heard from Judy's room when Ruben returned from a Christmas party and tried to sleep?

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

3. In Chapter 8, what language did Edith wish she and Ruben spoke?

4. In Chapter 6 when Judy complained about her nose, whose nose did Henya say she had?

5. In Chapter 10, what did Netanyahu think Jewish parents wanted their children to become rather than a messiah?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Ruben's response when Netanyahu commented that it was ridiculous to have a historian teach religion?

2. What does Ruben say about the perception that Andrew Jackson was a hick Indian-slayer?

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

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

5. How does Ruben describe what Netanyahu looked like when he arrived in Chapter 8?

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

7. How did Ruben think Judy planned her accident?

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

9. What did Alter say he would do if he was trying to go to college?

10. What was Judy's top choice for college?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Netanyahu sees a connection between religion and history. What connection does he see between religion and history? How does that connection affect his view of history?

Essay Topic 2

After the fracas with the Netanyahu boys, Ruben and the Sheriff think the Netanyahus are crazy. Are the Netanyahus an eccentric or a dysfunctional family?

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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