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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20 - 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 18 when did Ester write her second letter to Spinoza?
(a) May 17, 1665.
(b) May 12, 1665.
(c) April 29, 1665.
(d) May 1, 1665.

3. In Chapter 17 by noon how many documents has Aaron transcribed?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

4. In Chapter 2, who requested that Rabbi Mendes come to England?
(a) Niece.
(b) Uncle.
(c) Father.
(d) Nephew.

5. In Chapter 7, what was the name of the person who wrote to Mendes and complained about his using a girl for a scribe?
(a) Dotar Velasquez.
(b) David Rodrigues.
(c) Benjamin HaLevy.
(d) Yacob de Souza.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the date in Chapter 15?

3. In Chapter 21, when did Ester marry Manuel HaLevy?

4. In Chapter 15, what is the name of Helen's doctor?

5. How old was Spinoza when Ester met him?

(see the answer key)

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