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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what is the narrator's father writing a book?
(a) The Talmud.
(b) Zionism.
(c) Peaceful negotiations.
(d) The crusades.

2. Who is David Malter?
(a) Reuven's neighbor.
(b) Reuven's father.
(c) Michael's uncle.
(d) Reuven's grandfather.

3. What does Reuven decide to teach Michael?
(a) How to read Hebrew.
(b) How to whittle.
(c) How to dance.
(d) How to sail.

4. What is one topic of conversation between Reuven and Michael the next day after the fair?
(a) Michael's nosebleeds.
(b) Rachel's good points.
(c) The defeat of Germany.
(d) Rachel's family.

5. What does Michael do that he is cheated out of?
(a) Nothing.
(b) He throws three baseballs in the holes.
(c) He wins a trophy.
(d) He knocks the milk bottoms over.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what does Professor Gordon ask Reuben?

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

3. What is the name of the narrator in the Introduction?

4. What happens to Michael between the time of his breaking down at the fair and then arriving home?

5. Who is Michael Gordon?

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