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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "A Friend of Kafka," to what does Kohn compare life?

3. In "Short Friday," where does Shmul end up in the end?

4. In "Tiabel and Her Demon," how does Tiabel feel when she learns Alchanon died?

5. In "The Séance," where does Zorach go after leaving Paris?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "The Cafeteria," how does Aaron first meet Esther?

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

3. In "A Friend of Kafka," what famous people does Kohn say he knows?

4. Why does Meir become the Slaughterer?

5. In "The Last Demon," how is the imp revealed?

6. In "Yentl the Yeshiva Boy," what does Avigdor name his first child, and why?

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

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

9. In "Short Friday," how does Shmul get to Paradise?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fear is a common emotion occurring a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

Essay Topic 3

Foolishness was a very common folly highlighted in this collection of stories. What are some of the main examples of this, and what message is being sent through this blatant foolishness?

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