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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Getl feel the first time she tries on a corset?
(a) Displeased and embarrassed.
(b) Displeased, but excited.
(c) Pleased and excited.
(d) Pleased, but embarrassed.

2. What happens when the boss is on a quest for work in "Jake and Yekl"?
(a) The workers quit.
(b) The shop goes idle.
(c) His wife ignores him.
(d) He travels to Europe.

3. In "The New York Ghetto," why does Joe want Jake to talk to Mamie?
(a) To ask her out.
(b) To find out where she is from.
(c) To tease her.
(d) To convince her to dance.

4. How does Mr. Bernstein describe America?
(a) Wealthy.
(b) Troubled.
(c) Educated.
(d) Poor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What frightens Gitl about Mamie?

2. Why does Yossele kick Jake after arriving in the United States?

3. In "Jake and Yekl," how long has it been since Jake last saw his parents?

4. How does Jake describe his wife?

5. What does Gitl do when her divorce from Jake is finalized?

(see the answer key)

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