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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. What does Kalman do in protest about the planned changes at his school?
(a) Stops coming to class.
(b) Leaves the United States for his homeland.
(c) Moves to Israel.
(d) Threatens suicide.

2. With whom does Greenfield argue?
(a) Reuven.
(b) Kalman.
(c) Danny.
(d) No one.

3. How many typographical errors does Reuven's father find in his new book?
(a) 1.
(b) 0.
(c) 22.
(d) Numerous.

4. Who does Kalman believe has the authority to interpret ancient Hebrew texts?
(a) Anyone who has studied the necessary prerequisites.
(b) Only an ordained Rabbi.
(c) The great commentators of old.
(d) No one.

5. What does Kalman say he cannot do?
(a) Pass Reuven.
(b) Allow Reuven's heretics to influence others.
(c) Push Reuven away.
(d) Understand Reuven.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what is Reuven preparing?

2. With whom does Reb Saunders think Danny is involved?

3. What does Reuven realize about Danny's work with Michael?

4. What is going on with Michael during this time?

5. Out of what does David think Kalman is acting?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Michael do when Reuven says he is going inside because he is cold?

2. What does Danny think about isolation and what does Danny want Reuven to do?

3. About what is Reuven's father happy?

4. What does Reb Saunders tell Reuven and what does Reuven do?

5. What is the impact of David Malter's book and Kalman's ensuing article on the Yeshiva where David teaches?

6. What does Kalman think about Reuven as his student?

7. What does Danny's father want to learn and what is his reaction when Reuven tells him?

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

9. What does Danny give Michael and what does Michael say about it to Reuven?

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

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