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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 feel caught between in the religious community?
(a) Tradition and innovation.
(b) He does not feel caught between anything.
(c) Men who are ambitious.
(d) Men who desire power.

2. What does Kalman say Reuven has to do before Kalman will offer his scholarly approval of Reuven?
(a) Write an interpretation using strictly orthodox standards.
(b) Write an essay comparing orthodoxy and heterodoxy.
(c) Bring his father in to talk with Kalman.
(d) Make a decision.

3. What type of an emergency has Danny had in this chapter that tires him?
(a) An emergency with a schizophrenic boy.
(b) His father dies.
(c) His house catches fire.
(d) The hospital where Daniel works catches fire.

4. What is Reuven's opinion about the proposed treatment for Michael?
(a) He thinks it is cruel.
(b) He supports Danny.
(c) He has no opinion.
(d) He thinks it is unlikely to make a difference.

5. What does Kalman have Reuven read aloud?
(a) Parts of Kalman's newest publication.
(b) The laws of ex-communication.
(c) The writ of excommication of Professor Gordon.
(d) Texts by Gemora.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. About what does Reuven say he has no right to be angry?

3. What is the day after the sailing trip?

4. With whom does Greenfield argue?

5. Who does Kalman believe has the authority to interpret ancient Hebrew texts?

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