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The Chosen
Chaim Potok
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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
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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
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Chapter 18 Quiz
Further Study
Chapter 18 Quiz
1
of 5
How does Danny feel as he leads Reuven to meet Reb Saunders?
Angry
Peaceful
Fearful
Disgusted
2
of 5
How does Reb Saunders look to Reuven?
Attractive and hearty
Haggard and stooped
Wealthy
Pale and sickly
3
of 5
What two traits did Reb Saunders think his son lacked as a child?
Intelligence, grit
Knowledge, intelligence
Empathy, mercy
Empathy, grit
4
of 5
According to Reb Saunders, what is a fundamental part of being a tsaddik?
The burden of suffering
Intellectual freedom
Competitiveness
A fiery temper
5
of 5
What does Reb Saunders believe Reuven and David both possess?
Hardworking bodies
Brilliant minds
Foolish hearts
Good, deep souls
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