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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 14, Reuven’s Talmud teacher poses an unexpected question about the reconciliation and Reuven dismisses it as what?
(a) Pilpul.
(b) Gematriya.
(c) Seder.
(d) Kosher.

2. In regarding Danny’s relationship with his father, Reuven says in Chapter 12, "I almost had the impression that they were physically incapable of communicating with each other about” what?
(a) “Religious things.”
(b) “Ordinary things.”
(c) “Political things.”
(d) “Scientific things.”

3. From where does Reuven have glass removed in Chapter 2?
(a) His right ankle.
(b) His left hand.
(c) His right foot.
(d) His left eye.

4. What is the most populous city and capital of the State of Israel?
(a) Jerusalem.
(b) Tel Aviv.
(c) Rehovot.
(d) Kafr Qasim.

5. What refers to a front-buttoned coat or overdress, usually reaching to the ankles, with long sleeves, worn by Hasidic Jews?
(a) A tzaddik.
(b) A caftan.
(c) A Yeshiva.
(d) A rabbi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Danny Saunders discusses his feelings about experimental psychology with what professor in Chapter 13?

2. The Malters’ housekeeper is from where in the novel?

3. Who is elected President of his class in Chapter 11?

4. Who were historically referred to as the “Masters of the Name” and were believed to be capable of driving away evil spirits by using magical amulets, according to Reuven’s father in Chapter 6?

5. Who is the physician attending on Reuven’s father while he is hospitalized in Chapter 12?

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