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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. Where do the narrator and Rachel spend the summer together?
(a) In Nova Scotia.
(b) In Peekskill.
(c) On a ranch in the Rockies.
(d) In New Brunswick.

2. What is one adjective that describes Kalman?
(a) Kindly.
(b) Optimistic.
(c) Harsh.
(d) Despondent.

3. According to Reuven, what will happen to the Hasid if they do not change?
(a) They will be left at the wayside.
(b) They will grow stronger.
(c) They will lose.
(d) They will stagnate.

4. What does Reuven's father finish?
(a) His manuscript.
(b) A series of lectures at local Jewish Zionist chapters.
(c) A textbook for his students about zoology.
(d) Building a prayer room onto the house.

5. To what religion does the narrator's neighborhood belong?
(a) Muslim.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Buddhism.
(d) Christian.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Michael while he is arguing?

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

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

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

5. Who does Reuven call the day after he and Michael go sailing?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Danny tell Reuven about Michael?

3. Who does Reuven call the day after sailing with Michael and what is the result?

4. What does Reuven say about the Hasid?

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

6. How does Danny become involved with the Gordon family?

7. What do Reuven and Professor Gordon discuss about Michael?

8. Who does the narrator meet in Spring of 1950 that changes his view some about his religion?

9. Describe Reuven's visit with Danny.

10. What has Reuven's father completed during the Fall and early Winter?

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