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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book IV: The Rail, Chapter 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Albert get a job after he is fired?
(a) The New York Times.
(b) Finniman's Press.
(c) Dolman's Press.
(d) Bertha's Candy Shop.

2. Who is Joe Luter?
(a) Albert's cousin.
(b) Genya's uncle.
(c) Bertha's husband.
(d) Albert's foreman.

3. Where does Bertha meet Nathan?
(a) On the bus.
(b) At work.
(c) At church.
(d) At the dentist's office.

4. In Book I, why is Albert fired from his job?
(a) He was caught drinking on the job.
(b) He missed too many days of work.
(c) He made too many errors in his work.
(d) He threatened his coworkers.

5. What industry does Albert work in at the beginning of the book?
(a) Garbage collection.
(b) Paper mill.
(c) Candy factory.
(d) Printing.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many floors are in the flat that David and his family first live in?

2. What faith is the Schearl family?

3. How old is David when the book begins?

4. What does Annie try to do to David when Yussie leaves to get bread?

5. Who is dousing all the small fires set to burn the chumitz?

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