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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three, Thirteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Reuven take Danny on Friday?
(a) A written transcript of a conversation with Michael.
(b) An invitation to a theological discussion.
(c) A copy of David Malter's book.
(d) A copy of Kalman's commentaries on David Malter's book.

2. What enrages Michael and causes him to organize a group of boys to try to get out of the treatment center?
(a) Danny telling Michael he is to be institutionalized.
(b) Michael learning that Danny and Rachel are involved romantically.
(c) Learning that Professor Gordon has conceded many issues to the orthodoxy.
(d) Professor Gordon telling Michael he will be disinherited.

3. What leads Reuven to read books by Professor Gordon?
(a) Reuven's distaste for Rabbi Kalman.
(b) Reuven's search for meaning.
(c) Reuven's father asks him to do so.
(d) Reuven's interest in Rachel Gordon.

4. How does Reuven describe Professor Gordon?
(a) A kind, gentle soul.
(b) A very liberal Jewish Rabbi.
(c) A fanatical Zionist.
(d) A fanatical, orthodox Rabbi.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rav Kalman ask Reuven?

2. What does Danny say about Kotzker Rebbe?

3. About what is the narrator's father writing a book?

4. Of what does Kalman remind Reuven?

5. What does Kalman have Reuven read aloud?

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