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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Stillenstadt, Part 5 | Chapter 3, Stillenstadt, Part 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were the Levys never able to identify about the Just Man in their family?
(a) The identifying features of a Just Man in childhood.
(b) The signs by which God made his choice.
(c) The purpose of a Just man.
(d) The way to treat a Just Man.

2. How does the Just Man designate Benjamin as his heir?
(a) The Just Man prays for him.
(b) The Just Man kisses his hand.
(c) The Just Man anoints his head.
(d) The Just Man kneels before him.

3. What does Mordecai want to rejuvenate his life after he can't work?
(a) Grandchildren.
(b) A chance to converse with other elders.
(c) The ancient scrolls.
(d) Peace and quiet.

4. What advertisement made Benjamin's tailoring shop a success?
(a) He claimed to know the latest styles.
(b) He claimed to make old clothes like new.
(c) He claimed to charge the lowest prices.
(d) He claimed to make his customers "Gentlemen of Berlin."

5. What is each generation's joking response to "Let us speak of something gay"?
(a) What's new about the war?
(b) What's new with the Jews?
(c) How is the Inquisition going?
(d) What do you hear about the plague?

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Jews have to do to save their lives in York in 1185?

2. What occupation does Mordecai Levy take up after harvesting potatoes?

3. What does Moritz love best as a child?

4. What question does Judith raise that Mordecai cannot answer?

5. What does Judith do when a soldier attacks Mordecai?

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