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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Elizabeth go to visit the Rav Elijah? (from Part 3, Chapter 1 – Part 4, Chapter 3)

To seek his permission to open a store.

To seek his permission to marry Isaac.

To seek his permission to begin a community newspaper.

To seek his guidance in arranging marriage for her eldest daughter.

2.

Why is Rachel so incensed by the Rav's seeming favoritism of Jeremy, apart from the fact that she does not feel Jeremy has earned this? (from Part 3, Chapter 1 – Part 4, Chapter 3)

She loves and is utterly devoted to Isaiah.

She believes she should be the new Rav.

She feels as if the Rav is too lenient and lax in his application of proper succession rules.

She feels as if the Rav relies on tradition too much, showing deference to the older child.

3.

Why is the community so concerned for the future when Elijah dies? (from Part 4, Chapter 4 – Part 5, Chapter 2)

He has not named a successor.

He has named Jeremy as a successor.

He has called for the community to be dissolved.

He has named Isaiah as the successor.

4.

What does Elizabeth's annoyance at having to obey Judge Taylor about sidewalk signs demonstrate? (from Part 3, Chapter 1 – Part 4, Chapter 3)

Culture clash.

Unjust laws.

Feminism in practice.

Civil disobedience.

5.

Why does Andras seek forgiveness from Nina? (from Part 6, Chapter 1 – Part 7)

For having an affair.

For suggesting that they divorce.

For wishing that she was a different woman who could understand him without his having to speak.

For resenting her for her youth and never having experienced true horror in life.

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