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A Tale of Two Cities
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The Chosen
Chaim Potok
Study Guide
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapters 5–6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapters 9–10
Chapters 11–12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapters 15–16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Characters
Character List
Reuven Malter
Danny Saunders
David Malter
Reb Saunders
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotes Explained
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs & Symbols
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapters 5-6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapters 9-10
Chapters 11-12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapters 15-16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further Study
Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
Further Study
Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
1
of 5
What position does Reuven occupy in the narrative?
Sly insider
Curious outsider
Dim-witted innocent
Impassive observer
2
of 5
Potok's focus on two protagonists highlights the importance of ___ to the novel.
Perspectives, rivalries
History, boyhood
Friendships, relationships
Enemies, rivalries
3
of 5
___'s story provides the central conflict of the novel.
Danny
Reuven
David
Tony Savo
4
of 5
According to Potok, what, does David exemplify in many ways?
Literary theory
The Jewish adventure
The importance of sport
Artistic endeavour
5
of 5
What two characteristics describe Reb Saunders?
Complex, conflicted
Unfeeling, cruel
Friendly, open
One-dimensional, dull
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