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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 31-40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Gimpel the Fool," why does Gimpel pretend to believe the lies of his school mates?
(a) To be their friend.
(b) To not have to talk.
(c) To avoid getting beat up.
(d) To get a chance to tell his own lies.

2. In "A Friend of Kafka," to what does Kohn compare life?
(a) The ocean.
(b) A magic chess.
(c) A journey.
(d) A chess game.

3. In "The Dead Fiddler," what is a dybukk?
(a) An animal spirit.
(b) A spiritual medium.
(c) A disembodied spirit.
(d) A demon.

4. Where is the crown of feathers found?
(a) A gift shop.
(b) A dowry box.
(c) A wedding present.
(d) A pillow.

5. In "The Unseen," what is Shifra's occupation?
(a) Florist.
(b) Matchmaker.
(c) Maid.
(d) Prostitute.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A Quotation from Klopstock," how old is Theresa when Max has an affair with her?

2. In "The Dead Fiddler," where do the orbs of light leave Liebe's body?

3. In "The Spinoza of Market Street," what does Nahum think emotions cause?

4. In "The Betrayer of Israel," to whom does Koppel compare himself?

5. In "The Cabalist of East Broadway," who buries the main character?

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