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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Circumstances.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Flora's father accuse Shaya of eating pork?
(a) At a restaurant.
(b) At home.
(c) In church.
(d) In synagogue.

2. What does Gitl do when her divorce from Jake is finalized?
(a) Walks away.
(b) Shrugs.
(c) Yells.
(d) Faints.

3. Why does Fanny find a new job in "A Paterfamilias"?
(a) To avoid Jake.
(b) To travel the country.
(c) To become her own boss.
(d) To make more money.

4. In "The New York Ghetto," what does Jake buy both Fanny and Mamie?
(a) Cards.
(b) Rings.
(c) Drinks.
(d) Shoes.

5. What does Gospodin agree to pay Rouvke for?
(a) His sorrows.
(b) His week's salary.
(c) His dinner.
(d) His marriage fees.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jake explain Mamie's visit in "A Paterfamilias"?

2. What worries Flora most about marrying Shaya?

3. How does Jake describe his wife?

4. What type of Yiddish does Jake speak?

5. Why does Heyman turn around once he finally goes to Beile's after she leaves the shop with David?

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