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Questions 1-5 of 27:

1.

What is the most likely reason that Beth wonders whether Howard is being wise in pursuing a relationship with Svetlana? (from The Old World, Part 1)

Beth is worried that Howard is starting a new relationship so soon after his divorce.

Beth is worried that Svetlana will replace her in Ya'akov's affections.

Beth is worried that Svetlana is not Jewish.

Beth is worried that Howard is starting a new relationship so soon after being widowed.

2.

Talia and Gali have somewhat similar names. What do you think is the metaphoric reason associated with this choice by the author? (from A Difficult Phase, Part 2)

It reinforces the suggestion, made earlier in the story, that they are both very comfortable with Talia's parents.

It reinforces the suggestions, made elsewhere in the story, that they both love Tomer deeply.

It makes the suggestion, for the first time in the story, that they have a great deal in common.

It reinforces the suggestions, made elsewhere in the story, that they have a lot in common.

3.

Who is Chaya? (from My Grandmother Tells Me This Story )

The young woman whose traitorous relationship with the Nazis resulted in Raya's being caught and imprisoned.

The young woman whose relationship with the Nazis led her to betray her father and her family.

The young woman with whom Raya's father was secretly involved.

The young woman with whom Raya's husband was actually involved.

4.

The experience of which character in the story is most like that of Boaz, and why? (from Retrospective, Part 2)

Mira, Boaz's wife: like Boaz, she blames her father for the lack of happiness in her life.

Wendy, Mira's mother: like Boaz, she discovers Mira's affair and becomes upset.

Sy, Wendy's husband: like Boaz, he is wounded by his wife's insensitivity.

Sy, Eva's husband: like Boaz, he was not his wife's first priority.

5.

What does Mira do for a living? (from Retrospective, Part 1)

She is an artist.

She is a professional traveler.

She is a translator.

She is a writer.

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