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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Destruction of Kreshev," what does Shloimele stop doing after his wedding?
(a) Praying.
(b) Eating.
(c) Studying.
(d) Making love.

2. In "The Slaughterer," how do the rabbis describe the job of the slaughterer?
(a) Unfortunate.
(b) Sickly.
(c) Sacred.
(d) Unobtrusive.

3. In The Slaughterer, why does Meir not become the next rabbi?
(a) There were questions of his virility.
(b) Political dealings.
(c) He failed his test.
(d) He fell ill.

4. In "Joy," what is Bainish's occupation?
(a) Baker.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Rabbi.

5. In "The Letter Writer," what language does Herman love best?
(a) Yiddish.
(b) Hebrew.
(c) Latin.
(d) German.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Gentleman from Cracow," how does the synagogue burn to the ground?

2. In "The Letter Writer," how did Herman's family die?

3. In "Short Friday," who helps Shmul with his work?

4. In "The Last Demon," who reveals the imp's feet?

5. Where does Gimpel live in "Gimpel the Fool"?

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