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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XXI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Reb's children react to the news of his new marriage?
(a) They become sad for him.
(b) They become indifferent toward him.
(c) They become angry at him.
(d) They become happy for him.

2. Who does Sara say she looked up to as a child?
(a) The Baker.
(b) The Teacher.
(c) The Cobbler.
(d) The Florist.

3. The women of the family are not allowed to put their items where?
(a) Mother's cupboard.
(b) Sara's toy box.
(c) Mashah's closet.
(d) Father's room.

4. How much is the bag of rice the young girl tries to purchase in Chapter 8?
(a) Twelve cents.
(b) Five cents.
(c) Two cents.
(d) Ten cents.

5. What is the name of the newspaper Reb writes his own ad in?
(a) Ghetto News.
(b) Poor Papers.
(c) Hester Street Documents.
(d) Russian Times.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Shenah have to turn away so many customers from the store?

2. What is the name of Morris Lipkin's collection of poems?

3. How many herring does Sara sell the first time she goes out peddling?

4. How does Reb treat Bessie's guest while they are visiting?

5. What does Reb buy with the money Zalmon gives him?

(see the answer key)

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