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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 - 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, where does Rabbi Mendes say that he has heard that Rabbi ben Israel has traveled?
(a) Domburg.
(b) Middleburg.
(c) Rotterdam.
(d) Amsterdam.

2. In Chapter 6, how long has it been since Ester's brother has said a word to her?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 4 days.
(c) Since their departure from Amsterdam.
(d) Since he learned they were leaving Holland.

3. What is the date of the letter that reveals that Mendes's scribe is a girl?
(a) March 3, 1658.
(b) January 9, 1658.
(c) February 17, 1658.
(d) April 21, 1658.

4. How long had Rabbi Mendes known Menasseh ben Israel?
(a) Since he was a child.
(b) Since he was a youth.
(c) Since he was a babe.
(d) Since he was a young man.

5. Why does Helen say that Rabbi Mendes had a scribe?
(a) He was blind.
(b) He had arthritis.
(c) He had palsy.
(d) His hands were damaged during the Inquisition.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, who requested that Rabbi Mendes come to England?

2. How long had it been since Isaac had been at the rabbi's house in Chapter 8?

3. What were the names of the HaLevy boys that Mendes was tutoring in Chapter 10?

4. In Chapter 7, what color scarf is Bridgette wearing?

5. In Chapter 3, how long does it take Helen to drive from her office to the Easton's home?

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