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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through October 2 - October 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is something that Nathan used to do for Rifka that she enjoyed?
(a) He let her ride his horse.
(b) He brushed her hair.
(c) He pushed her in a cart.
(d) He bought her chocolates.

2. With whom does Rifka make friends at Ellis Island?
(a) A Frenchman.
(b) A German girl.
(c) An old Italian man.
(d) A Russian boy.

3. Why had Uncle Avrum let Hannah take piano lessons?
(a) To catch a good husband.
(b) To strenghten her hands.
(c) To teach piano lessons.
(d) To play in an orchestra.

4. What quality of Rifka's does Doctor Askin find highly valuable in Rifka?
(a) Humor.
(b) Compassion.
(c) Tenacity.
(d) Dexterity.

5. What does Ilya do to prove that he is not a simpleton?
(a) He makes a joke about his hair.
(b) He is able to serve himself at the table.
(c) He does math problems.
(d) He reads Pushkin's poetry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ilya tells Rifka he will stay in America if ______________________.

2. Rifka recalls a time when Russian soldiers beat Papa because he would not give up his ____________.

3. What items did Rifka carry in her rucksack?

4. Which of the following is NOT a food Rifka discovers in Antwerp?

5. What does Papa give to Rifka before he leaves for America?

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