These are the dates these chapters will be discussed/tested.

Book One

April 14:  Chap 1 (1-31) 31
April 15:  Chap 2 (32-53) 19
April 16:  Chap 3 (54-72) 18
April 17:  Chap 4 (73-92) 19

Book Two

April 21:  Chap 5 (95-99) 4
April 22:  Chap 6 (100-111) 11
April 23:  Chap 7 (112-148) 37
April 24:  Chap 8 (149-170) 23
April 28:  Chap 9 - 10 (171-182) 13
April 29:  Chap 11 (183-192) 9
April 30:  Chap 12 (193-203) 10

Book Three

May 1:  Chap 13 (207-233) 27
May 2:  Chap 14 (234-254) 21
May 5:  Chap 15 - 16 (255-266) 10
May 6:  Chap 17 (267-278) 12
May 7:  Chap 18 (279-291) 13

Reader’s Guide Questions

1. One of the central metaphors of The Chosen is combat. How does this metaphor advance the themes of the book?
2. Chaim Potok spoke often of his interest in a core-to-core culture confrontation in his books. What does this mean in The Chosen? What are the essential differences between the Hasidic and the Orthodox Jews?
3. Reb Saunders uses silence as a way of instructing and changing Danny. Why? What causes him to finally communicate with his son?
4. When Danny begins to read widely, what writer/thinker/innovator and what methodology lead him to the path he finally chooses?
5. Reb Saunders’s Hasidic sect is hostile at first to the establishment of the State of Israel. What causes Reb to change his mind?
6. David Malter and Reb Saunders have different opinions about the war in Europe and the fact that 6 million Jews died in death camps. Can you explain how and why they differ?
7. Some people are puzzled by the title. What do you think “The Chosen” means?