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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 does Saul bring to Rifka at the Ellis Island hospital?
(a) An orange.
(b) Chocolates.
(c) A bunch of grapes.
(d) A banana.

2. Where does Rifka's family stay while stranded in Poland?
(a) A church.
(b) Papa's cousin's house.
(c) An inn.
(d) A hotel.

3. Where are Rifka's family members taken when they get ill?
(a) A church.
(b) A medical tent.
(c) A clinic.
(d) A hospital.

4. Which of the following is NOT an article of clothing Saul wears to visit Rifka?
(a) A cravat.
(b) A stiff shirt.
(c) A pair of knickers.
(d) A cap.

5. Who is the girl who Rifka plays with in the park across the street from the house?
(a) Gizelle.
(b) Ana.
(c) Katya.
(d) Marta.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rifka sleep in/on the first week she is at Ellis Island?

2. What does Ilya do that terrifies Rifka?

3. Why is Rifka's lack of hair an issue important enough to detain Rifka?

4. Who is the nun who gives Rifka her treatments?

5. Rifka states that life in Russia is good for Tovah because ___________________.

(see the answer key)

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