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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14 - 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 12, who offered to help the rabbi make a marriage match for Ester?
(a) Catherine da Costa Mendes.
(b) Isabella Mendoza.
(c) Maria Garcia.
(d) Louisa de Sousa.

3. Who is the Jewish philosopher referenced in one of the papers that Helen finds in Chapter 9?
(a) Kant.
(b) Hume.
(c) Spinoza.
(d) Leibniz.

4. In Chapter 14, what does Ester do with the pamphlet from the Mahamad?
(a) Burns it.
(b) Flattens it in a book.
(c) Reads it to Mendes.
(d) Puts it with the refuse.

5. How long had it been since Isaac had been at the rabbi's house in Chapter 8?
(a) 5 days.
(b) 2 days.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 4 days.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 16, where did Benjamin HaLevy send Alvaro?

2. What was the date in Chapter 12?

3. What color wool coat is Bridgette wearing in Chapter 7?

4. In Chapter 7, what was the name of the person who wrote to Mendes and complained about his using a girl for a scribe?

5. Who painted Helen's Masada painting?

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