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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 is Reuven summoned at the end of the chapter?
(a) To see Michael.
(b) To visit the foremost Rabbi alive at the time.
(c) To visit a Yeshiva in Israel as a guest lecturer.
(d) To meet with two other Yeshivas who have job offers.

2. Who does Reuven visit after speaking with Kalman?
(a) Michael.
(b) Danny Saunders.
(c) Rachel Gordon.
(d) David Malter.

3. What does Danny want Reuven to convince Michael's parents to do?
(a) Send him to the West Coast to a successful clinic.
(b) Take Michael home.
(c) Send him to Paris where they are successfully treating his problem.
(d) Let them try isolation therapy on Michael..

4. What does Michael talk about in the field of astronomy?
(a) The new galaxies born every minute.
(b) The North Star.
(c) Red giants and white dwarfs.
(d) The universe as god's playground.

5. What is Reb Saunders happy to think about the Gordon family?
(a) They are wealthy.
(b) They are well educated.
(c) They observe the commandments.
(d) They are willing to stand up for their beliefs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Abe Greenfield unprepared for class?

2. What is the setting at the opening to Chapter 8?

3. How many typographical errors does Reuven's father find in his new book?

4. According to David Malter, how do scribal errors influence his interpretation of texts?

5. Why does Kalman ask Reuven to stay after class?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the altercation between Kalman and Greenfield.

2. What is Michael's recent disturbing behavior and what precipitated Michael's actions?

3. What happens when Reuven goes in to Michael's room to see him after the fire?

4. What does Kalman say to Reuven about his smicha exam?

5. What explanation does Kalman offer for his attack on Greenfield the day before in class?

6. What does Michael say about Rav Kalman's article?

7. What is the difference in scholarly approaches between Kalman and Reuven's father.

8. What does Reuven argue at his smicha exam and why is that upsetting to Kalman and Gershenson?

9. Describe Abe Greenfield and his problem at opening of Chapter 8.

10. About what is Reuven's father happy?

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