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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 27, where does Helen want him to meet her?
(a) Bus station in Richmond.
(b) Parish records hall.
(c) Richmond Local Studies Office.
(d) Rare documents room.

2. In Chapter 21, what time did librarian Patricia say that conservationist Patricia would be down?
(a) 1 p.m.
(b) 4 p.m.
(c) 3 p.m.
(d) 2 p.m.

3. In Chapter 19, how many documents does Patricia say remain for Helen and Aaron to read?
(a) 28.
(b) 17.
(c) 15.
(d) 12.

4. What disease does Helen have?
(a) Multiple Schlerosis.
(b) Fibromyalgia.
(c) Parkinson's.
(d) Huntington's.

5. What is the date of the first document that Patricia brings Aaron in Chapter 17?
(a) December 1664.
(b) January 1665.
(c) February 1665.
(d) November 1664.

6. How long after Ester's fever broke in Chapter 24, was she able to stand without support?
(a) 5.
(b) 8.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

7. How long had it been since Aaron slept with Marisa in Chapter 21?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 5 months.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 8 months.

8. How old was Thomas Farrow when he died?
(a) 32.
(b) 41.
(c) 47.
(d) 38.

9. In Chapter 22, what did Rivka get a delivery boy to help with?
(a) Go to a shop.
(b) Lift a sack of coal.
(c) Help move the rabbi.
(d) Move furniture.

10. In Chapter 20, what occupation was John supposed to take?
(a) Judge.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Gentry farmer.
(d) Professor.

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

12. When did Ester die?
(a) May 1691.
(b) July 1691.
(c) August 1691.
(d) June 1691.

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

14. What did Aaron buy for Helen in Chapter 23?
(a) Toner cartridge.
(b) Printer paper.
(c) Sandwich.
(d) Soup.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the date of Ester's letter to Spinoza at the beginning of Chapter 20?

2. In Chapter 26, what did the mob throw at the windows of the house?

3. In Chapter 22, what was the last thing that the rabbi said he saw before he was blinded?

4. In Chapter 20, what color dress did Mary wear for an outing?

5. Where does Aaron go after leaving the record room in Chapter 21?

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