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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who reveals that he meets with Danny Saunders in the library in Chapter 4?
(a) Mr. Galanter.
(b) David Malter.
(c) Dr. Grossman.
(d) Schwartzie.

2. In describing the history of the Jews, Reuven’s father says in Chapter 6 that which European country encouraged Jews to come live there because the country was poor and needed a boost to the economy?
(a) Finland.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Poland.
(d) Spain.

3. Reuven's father remarks in Chapter 4, "No one knows he is fortunate until he becomes” what?
(a) “Angry.”
(b) “Abandoned.”
(c) “Unfortunate.”
(d) “Poor.”

4. How old is Danny Saunders in Chapter 1?
(a) 12.
(b) 15.
(c) 8.
(d) 9.

5. How old is Reuven Malter in Chapter 1?
(a) 7.
(b) 12.
(c) 15.
(d) 10.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, Danny reads aloud about what historical figure that invented the idea of the tzaddik?

2. To what medical facility is Reuven Malter taken in Chapter 2?

3. What refers to a front-buttoned coat or overdress, usually reaching to the ankles, with long sleeves, worn by Hasidic Jews?

4. Danny Saunders explains to Reuven in Chapter 8 that he wants to read Freud but first must learn what in order to read his original writings?

5. Whose eye must be removed at the end of Chapter 4?

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