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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. What do the teachers at Professor Gordon's school think about David Malter's book?
(a) They think it is heretical.
(b) They love it.
(c) They think it is poorly written.
(d) They have serious reservations.

2. How is Rachel's aunt helping Professor Gordon?
(a) She is a nurse and cares for him.
(b) She proofs his writing.
(c) She keeps track of his correspondence.
(d) She types his manuscripts.

3. How was Danny taught about suffering by his father?
(a) Danny's father takes him to post-WWII Germany.
(b) Danny's father shows him pictures of bombed cities.
(c) Danny's father only spoke to him when studying the Talmud.
(d) Danny's father makes him beg at Coney Island on Saturdays.

4. When does Reuven return to seminary?
(a) The Friday after Michael is taken to the treatment center.
(b) He has never been in seminary.
(c) He decides not to return.
(d) He is going to sit out one semester and then go back.

5. How many therapists has Michael been to over the past 14 months?
(a) 0.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kalman claim unravels and destroys the Talmud's authority?

2. With whom does Greenfield argue?

3. Who does Kalman say was his teacher of the Torah?

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

5. Out of what class does Greenfield stalk?

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