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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The dedication of the novel notes which of the following?
(a) Rosh Amaneh.
(b) Tikkun Olam.
(c) Emunah.
(d) Pirkei Avot.

2. Which of the following institutions does Pottstown boast?
(a) Oberlin College.
(b) The Tucker School.
(c) Grambling State University.
(d) Wiley College.

3. What nickname does Chona have among the local Jewish community?
(a) Kolyekeh.
(b) Meshuggeneh.
(c) Zaftig.
(d) Shpilkes.

4. How does the novel gloss the term “chamalyah”?
(a) Kiss.
(b) Beating.
(c) Wallop.
(d) Hug.

5. In what group did Chulo Davis play?
(a) Bed-Stuy Bravos.
(b) Chelsea Chanticleers.
(c) NoHo Notables.
(d) Harlem Hamfats.

6. Which of the following nicknames does Rev. Spriggs have?
(a) Carp.
(b) Bass.
(c) Snooks.
(d) Catfish.

7. How many days after Malachi’s arrival does Chona begin to recover?
(a) 8.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 2.

8. What job does Malachi note having had?
(a) Selling vegetables.
(b) Selling shoes.
(c) Selling encyclopedias.
(d) Selling cars.

9. How does the novel gloss the term “twart”?
(a) Sweetmeat.
(b) Sponge cake.
(c) Cupcake.
(d) Trifle.

10. With which of the following does Moshe bribe the local fire chief?
(a) Rye.
(b) Scotch.
(c) Bourbon.
(d) Cognac.

11. At what time does Malachi call on Moshe?
(a) 4:30 a.m.
(b) 4:30 p.m.
(c) 5:30 a.m.
(d) 5:30 p.m.

12. How does the text gloss the term “fusgeyer”?
(a) Wandering Jew.
(b) Bumbler.
(c) Fussy person.
(d) Eminent person.

13. Which of the following had Chona’s father sold?
(a) Walnuts.
(b) Chestnuts.
(c) Peanuts.
(d) Pecans.

14. Which interstate highway runs near Pottstown?
(a) 76.
(b) 69.
(c) 5.
(d) 10.

15. How does the text gloss the term “mikvah”?
(a) Men's bath.
(b) Women's bath.
(c) Men's toilet.
(d) Women's toilet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Psalm does Malachi quote to Moshe?

2. How many children does Bernice have?

3. How does the text gloss the term “mazchor"?

4. Of which of the following does Malachi’s challah taste?

5. What is Fatty’s real name?

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