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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 26, where did Ester and Rivka go?
(a) The rabbi's home.
(b) Benjamin HaLevy's home.
(c) The synagogue.
(d) da Costa Mendes house.

2. On June 28, 1665, why did Mendes write to Rabbi da Fonseca?
(a) To ask for a dowry for Ester.
(b) To ask for a scribe.
(c) To ask for a book.
(d) To ask for someone to care for Rivka.

3. In Chapter 21, when did Ester marry Manuel HaLevy?
(a) November 3, 1666.
(b) July 20, 1665.
(c) September 4,1666.
(d) March 1, 1667.

4. Who was Manuel going to go to the country with in Chapter 20?
(a) Alvaro.
(b) No one.
(c) His mother.
(d) His parents.

5. In Chapter 17, how big of a gash does Aaron put in a document?
(a) 1/2 inch.
(b) 3 inch.
(c) 2 inch.
(d) 3/4 inch.

6. At the end of Chapter 25, where did Helen imagine herself to be?
(a) Jerusalem or Tel Aviv.
(b) In 17th century London.
(c) Home.
(d) In 17th century Richmond.

7. In Chapter 24 after Bescos visits, how long was it before Rivka ventured out again?
(a) Several days.
(b) 6 days.
(c) A week.
(d) 4 days.

8. When did Ester write Spinoza at the beginning of Chapter 18?
(a) April 9, 1665.
(b) April 29, 1665.
(c) April 19, 1665.
(d) April 10, 1665.

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

10. In Chapter 19, what did Helen get on her blouse that made her change it?
(a) Orange juice.
(b) Jelly.
(c) Tomato juice.
(d) Peanut butter.

11. In Chapter 27, how many sheets are the folio Helen and Aaron find in the Easton house?
(a) 40 or more.
(b) About 50.
(c) 35.
(d) 45.

12. When Aaron requests Document RQ206 in Chapter 17, when does Patricia say it will be available?
(a) 1 p.m.
(b) 2 p.m.
(c) 3 p.m.
(d) Noon.

13. What was the name of the ship that Alvaro served on?
(a) Guardian.
(b) Triumph.
(c) Spirit.
(d) Courage.

14. How many trips did it take Ester in Chapter 22 to carry her things to the da Costa Mendes house?
(a) 11.
(b) 6.
(c) 8.
(d) 9.

15. What was the date of Ester's letter to Spinoza at the beginning of Chapter 20?
(a) June 17, 1665.
(b) June 13, 1665.
(c) June 28, 1665.
(d) June 1, 1665.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 19, how many documents does Patricia say remain for Helen and Aaron to read?

2. In Chapter 22, what did Rivka get a delivery boy to help with?

3. How many children did Ester have according to the records that Anne from Ricmond Local Studies can find?

4. What does Marisa tell Aaron at the end of Chapter 23?

5. Where is Helen at the beginning of Chapter 25?

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