Question

Why doesn’t Eliezer’s father ant him to study mysticism at such a young age? Highlight the correct answer.

a. He believes that Moishe the beadle is a disreputable influence on Eliezer.
b. Eliezer’s father is not a practicing Jew himself and questions all religion.
c. He wants his son to study the basics of Judaism before entering “a world fraught with peril.”
d. He is afraid that Eliezer will embrace the socialism of the Nazis.

Answer 1

C

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Answer 2

c. He wants his son to study the basics of Judaism before entering “a world fraught with peril.”

Step-by-step explanation:

Elie is the only boy out of his siblings. Elie wants to study the Kabbalah which is the ancient mystical interpretation of the Bible, but his dad thinks he's too young and doesn't want him to study it because he believes he should study the basics first.