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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Two, Chapter Twelve.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Abe Greenfield unprepared for class?
(a) He had a major final in another class.
(b) He has been ill.
(c) He is prepared.
(d) His father forbids him to attend seminary any longer.

2. What does Reuven read that infuriates him?
(a) A letter from Rachel to Danny.
(b) A note from Rav Kalman to him.
(c) The second half of Kalman's article about David Malter's book.
(d) A letter from Michael to his father.

3. About what does Professor Gordon ask Reuben?
(a) If God is demanding.
(b) Whether God is a just god.
(c) The fair and Michael's behavior.
(d) If Reuven is interested in Rachel.

4. What is one consequence of the orthodox reaction to Rav Kalman's article?
(a) The orthodox contingent at David's workplace do not know if they should approve of his book being published.
(b) More scholars are moving towards orthodoxy.
(c) More scholars are leaving orthodoxy.
(d) David Malter may lose his job.

5. What do Danny and Michael discuss at the opening to Chapter 12?
(a) Michael's treatment and situation.
(b) How to sail in a heavy wind.
(c) Michael's future career.
(d) Why the orthodox Jews are so rigid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting at the opening to Chapter 8?

2. How was Danny taught about suffering by his father?

3. What surprises Reuven's father?

4. For what purpose does Professor Gordon want Reuven to bring his friend Daniel Saunders to the Gordon home?

5. Why is Professor Gordon exhausted at the opening to Chapter 4?

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