Tests, Quizzes & Papers

Thursday, December 6, 2007- Quiz on two sugiyot on "Kotev":  103a (from "bishlama" to kulah R. Yose hi") & 104b (from "katav oht achat samuch lichtav" to "achat al ha'arig chayav").  The worksheets for these sugiyot can be found here (103a) and here (104b)

Tuesday, November 20, 2007- Quiz on article "The Thirty-Nine Avot Melacha and their Avot" and the sugiya on "Kosher v'Matir" on Shabbat 74b (as well as class discussions)

Tuesday, November 13, 2007 - EXAM on remaining sugiyot in Gemara Shabbat 112a - 113a, as well as related material discussed in class.

Friday, October 26, 2007 - EXAM on covered sugiyot in Gemara Shabbat 111b - 112a, as well as related material discussed in class.

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - Quiz on "Melechet Machshevet" (see handout with illustrations); you are responsible for knowing the 5 elements of "Melechet Machshevet."  Also, you should know and understand the terms for "Punishment for violating the Shabbath."  You should be able to apply your knowledge to answering hypothetical questions (i.e. not simply provide a definition).

Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - Quiz on major Tannaim & Amoraim listed here.  You are responsible for identifying whether the person was a Tanna/Amora, and of which generation and place of residence (either Bavel or Eretz Yisrael).