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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. With whom does Kotzker Rebbe have disagreements?
(a) The Zionists.
(b) No one.
(c) The reformed Jews.
(d) Many Hasidic sects.

3. Why can't Danny meet with Professor Gordon?
(a) He is ill.
(b) He has to work.
(c) He has an emergency.
(d) He is in Europe.

4. Who calls Reuven and is acting odd?
(a) Danny.
(b) Professor Gordon.
(c) Rachel.
(d) Michael.

5. Why is Professor Gordon exhausted at the opening to Chapter 4?
(a) From his worldwide travels.
(b) From a speaking engagment in San Francisco.
(c) Because he has had the flu.
(d) From working so hard on a new book.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one thing that is established in the narrator's neighborhood as it becomes more populous?

2. What is one possible explanation for Michael's nosebleeds?

3. How does Michael get a nosebleed?

4. What happens to Michael on the drive home?

5. Who was Nota Finkel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Danny tell Reuven about Michael?

2. What are the narrator's plans for his schooling and what were the influences on his choice?

3. What does Reuven say about the Hasid?

4. What does Kalman discuss with Reuven after class concerning Professor Gordon?

5. What does Michael say about the universe when he is back home after the fair?

6. Who is Nota Finkel and for what is he noted?

7. When does Michael get a nosebleed at the fair, and what do Reuven and Rachel do?

8. What happens between October and December for Reuven?

9. Describe Reuven and Michael's phone conversation.

10. How does Reuven know Professor Gordon?

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