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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Berel Bernstein not want Bessie's dowry?
(a) Because the dowry is too small.
(b) Because she does not have one.
(c) Because Berel does not need money.
(d) Because Reb offers things Berel does not need.

2. Sara's father's most prized possession is what?
(a) The Qur'an.
(b) The Torah.
(c) The Kojiki.
(d) The Bible.

3. Why does Bessie shine up the house one night after everyone but Sara leaves?
(a) Because she has a man coming over.
(b) Because she has an enemy coming over.
(c) Because she has an employee coming over.
(d) Because she has a girlfriend coming over.

4. What does Sara do when she finds out about the engagement?
(a) She yells at Berel.
(b) She slaps Berel.
(c) She ignores Berel.
(d) She throws herring at Berel.

5. Why does Sara take the pail and go outside to dig through the neighbor's ashes?
(a) To find bits of food.
(b) To find a lost ring.
(c) To find something to sell.
(d) To find coal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the relationship between Mashah and her first love fall apart?

2. Who is Bessie?

3. Why did the family leave most of their valuable tools behind when they moved to America?

4. What color is Mashah's long beautiful hair?

5. What happens to the dress Bessie puts on for her visitor?

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