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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book III: The Coal.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What year is it when the book begins?
(a) 1907.
(b) 1930.
(c) 1855.
(d) 1945.

2. Why does David kick Yussie and give him a bloody nose?
(a) Yussie hits him with a hanger.
(b) Yussie kicks him first.
(c) Yussie calls Genya ugly.
(d) Yussie teases David about Annie.

3. What does David ask Genya about after seeing a funeral procession?
(a) Death.
(b) Her parents.
(c) Angels.
(d) Religion.

4. Who is dousing all the small fires set to burn the chumitz?
(a) A mail man.
(b) A policeman.
(c) A fireman.
(d) A street cleaner.

5. Why was Genya's father determined to marry her off?
(a) He wanted the best for her.
(b) He and his wife wanted to be alone.
(c) She was "ruined."
(d) He wanted her husband to take care of her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does David discover Genya liked to do as a girl?

2. Of the Schearl family, who arrives in America first?

3. In Book III, what does David begin to attend after school?

4. What is David's reaction when he sees a funeral procession for the first time?

5. In Book I, why is Albert fired from his job?

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