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"The Shivah" for PC Trivia Quiz

This game for the PC offered a unique setting and a beguiling plot. Here's a quiz about it. (Warning: spoilers.) Thanks, hope you enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by neon000. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
neon000

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
287,583

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
151

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is the setting of the game? Hint

Sydney

Tel Aviv

New York

London

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who is the leader of the congregation? Hint

Rabbi Epstein

Rabbi Hirsch

Rabbi Stone

Rabbi Thayer

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Question 3 of 10

3. The rabbi is assisted by a young man, whom we first see as he recites a prayer during a service. Who is this person? Hint

His nephew

A neighbor

The cantor

A college student

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Question 4 of 10

4. The rabbi hears about the death of Jack Lauder, a former member of the synagogue. Just before Lauder died, he did something about which the rabbi is shocked to find out. What is it? Hint

Left the synagogue money in his will

Discovered a lost book of the Bible

Sent him a group of rare books

Claimed the synagogue was built on a burial ground

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Question 5 of 10

5. The rabbi must decide what he's going to do in regards to Lauder's family. Of the following, which is his choice? Hint

Orders flowers and a sympathy card to be sent to them

Sends a telegram expressing his condolences

Visits them, to pay his respects

Places a plaque on the memorial board at the synagogue

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the computer service the player can access in the game? Hint

Scroll Serve

Scholar Web

Temple Talk

Rav Net

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Question 7 of 10

7. Later in the game, you must talk to Rabbi Zelig. Where do you meet him? Hint

At the Beth Tikvah synagogue

In a public park

At a library

In the study hall at a yeshiva

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Question 8 of 10

8. You start looking for someone named Joe DeMarco. After you ask him a few questions, he wants to go somewhere else. Where does he take you next? Hint

A grocery store

A train station

A medical clinic

A coffee shop

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Question 9 of 10

9. You visit the Lauder residence for the second time in the game. What do you discover? Hint

Jack's son says he's so depressed, he wants to quit school

Mrs. Lauder has been taken hostage

Jack has come home--he's really alive

Jack's mother thanks you for helping the family

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the last fight scene, what happens if you spare the person who attacked you? Hint

He runs away

You are charged with multiple crimes

You are injured and go to the hospital

He is arrested

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the setting of the game?

Answer: New York

The game takes place in Manhattan. The story centers around a synagogue on the Lower East Side. The game was designed by Dave Gilbert.

2. Who is the leader of the congregation?

Answer: Rabbi Stone

His first name is Russell. As the game opens, we hear him talk over a view of the New York skyline. The scene then moves to the interior of the synagogue.

3. The rabbi is assisted by a young man, whom we first see as he recites a prayer during a service. Who is this person?

Answer: The cantor

He has a beautiful voice. After he completes the prayer, the rabbi tries to continue with the sermon. Stone feels overcome by depression, however, and retreats to his office.

4. The rabbi hears about the death of Jack Lauder, a former member of the synagogue. Just before Lauder died, he did something about which the rabbi is shocked to find out. What is it?

Answer: Left the synagogue money in his will

The bequest is $10,000. This is enough money to pay the synagogue's bills. However, the rabbi appears uncomfortable about Lauder, and has doubts about accepting the money.

5. The rabbi must decide what he's going to do in regards to Lauder's family. Of the following, which is his choice?

Answer: Visits them, to pay his respects

The game is named for a "shivah," a Jewish observance in honor of the departed. It lasts for a week. The family of the deceased will receive visitors in their home. The process is referred to as "sitting shivah," and is a time of prayer and reflection. It is traditional for a rabbi to visit and offer condolences.

6. What is the name of the computer service the player can access in the game?

Answer: Rav Net

This is an aspect of the game one can use by way of the computer in the rabbi's office. The player will need to access the system in order to look up information about Jack Lauder, as well as to send and receive messages from other characters in the game.

7. Later in the game, you must talk to Rabbi Zelig. Where do you meet him?

Answer: At the Beth Tikvah synagogue

When you are finished talking to Rabbi Zelig, he gives you a business card. This enables you to talk to someone else at a pub, the next scene in the game.

8. You start looking for someone named Joe DeMarco. After you ask him a few questions, he wants to go somewhere else. Where does he take you next?

Answer: A train station

A fight breaks out. You can choose to spare your opponent's life. After this incident, you head back to your own synagogue's office and do some research on the computer.

9. You visit the Lauder residence for the second time in the game. What do you discover?

Answer: Mrs. Lauder has been taken hostage

In a shocking turn of events, Rabbi Zelig pulls a gun on you. He tries to make you jump off a ledge.

10. In the last fight scene, what happens if you spare the person who attacked you?

Answer: He is arrested

The fight is between you and Rabbi Zelig. There are several possible endings. The one in the answer will happen if you save Mrs. Lauder's life and spare Rabbi Zelig as well.

Source: Author neon000

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