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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5 after translating six documents, what type of document does he begin working on next?
(a) Letter.
(b) Story.
(c) Chapter of a book.
(d) Sermon.

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

3. How long has it been since Helen has slept properly in Chapter 15?
(a) Months.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 3 months.
(d) Weeks.

4. By what age had Aaron read enough to realize that his father's safe sermons did not resemble the courage required in the world?
(a) 14.
(b) 15.
(c) 16.
(d) 17.

5. In Chapter 3, how long does it take Helen to drive from her office to the Easton's home?
(a) 20 minutes.
(b) 40 minutes.
(c) 15 minutes.
(d) 30 minutes.

6. From where is the letter written in Chapter 2?
(a) Oxford.
(b) London.
(c) Bath.
(d) Leeds.

7. What is the date of the letter in Chapter 13 that is a cross-written document?
(a) April 3, 1665.
(b) March 23, 1665.
(c) February 9, 1665.
(d) February 27, 1675.

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

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

10. When is Helen allowed to read the Easton manuscripts in the rare manuscripts room?
(a) December 8.
(b) November 30.
(c) December 1.
(d) November 19.

11. In the seventeenth century, how far would Richmond have been from London?
(a) At least a half day's travel.
(b) 3 hours travel.
(c) About 5 hours travel.
(d) 6 hours travel.

12. In Chapter 15, how long has Helen lived in her flat?
(a) 18 years.
(b) 33 years.
(c) 25 years.
(d) 40 years.

13. What is Helen using to try to keep warm in Chapter 7?
(a) Shawl.
(b) Thick sweater.
(c) Coat.
(d) Wool throw.

14. What color wool coat is Bridgette wearing in Chapter 7?
(a) Brown.
(b) White.
(c) Black.
(d) Red.

15. In Chapter 20, what did Ester go to get?
(a) Food.
(b) Clothes.
(c) Books.
(d) Linens.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 11, how many years did Muriel live under enemy guns?

2. Where does Aaron get lunch in Chapter 9?

3. In Chapter 14, what does Ester do with the pamphlet from the Mahamad?

4. In Chapter 12, how long can the rabbi study before he tires?

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

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