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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Gentleman from Cracow," how does the synagogue burn to the ground?
(a) The Gentleman sets it on fire.
(b) It is ignited as part of a ritual.
(c) The poor people burn it for warmth.
(d) It is hit by lightning.

2. In "The Last Demon," which of these is NOT one of the fool-proof sins?
(a) Pride.
(b) Sloth.
(c) Avarice.
(d) Lust.

3. In "Joy," what ceremony is Bainish avoiding?
(a) His son's wedding.
(b) His daughter's funeral.
(c) His wife's execution.
(d) His cousin's trial.

4. In "Zeidel the Pope," how does Zeidel lose his bag of coins?
(a) It is used to pay rent.
(b) He misplaces it.
(c) He donates it to charity.
(d) A thief takes it.

5. In "The Séance," from whom does Zorach escape?
(a) The Jews.
(b) The insurgents.
(c) The Nazis.
(d) The police.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Letter Writer," what is Herman interested in?

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

3. In "The Slaughterer," how does Meil die?

4. In "Yentl the Yeshiva Boy," what did Yentl's father study before he died?

5. In "The Unseen," what is Shifra's occupation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What comforts Tiabel in "Tiabel and Her Demon"?

2. In "The Letter Writer," how was Herman saved?

3. In "Joy," what does Bainish talk about with Reb Abraham?

4. Why does Meir become the Slaughterer?

5. In "Zeidlus the Pope," how does the devil claim the man's soul?

6. In "Yentl the Yeshiva Boy," what does Yentl do after her father's death?

7. What does Nahum from "The Spinoza of Market Street" think makes him a fool?

8. In "The Unseen," on what does Nathan blame his fall from grace?

9. How did Hennerly in "Henne Fire" die?

10. In "The Little Shoemakers," what happens when Abba gets to America?

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