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Bread Givers | Quiz

Anzia Yezierska
This Study Guide consists of approximately 53 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Bread Givers.

Bread Givers | Quiz

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1)

What item does the young college man come in asking for that Reb discourages him from buying? (from Chapters VII and VIII)

Paper.
Cigars.
Shoe polish.
Bran.
2)

What is the age of the children that Sara teaches? (from Chapters XXI)

High school children.
Grade school children.
Middle school children.
Pre-school children.
3)

Who does Sara go to see first after running away from home? (from Chapters IX and X)

Bessie.
Mashah.
Fania.
Jacob.
4)

What does Sara take with her when she runs away from home? (from Chapters VII and VIII)

A small knapsack.
A large suitcase.
A wooden chest.
A single bundle.
5)

What is the name of the place Sara goes to for cheap meals in a nice environment? (from Chapters IX and X)

Empire State Eatery.
Broadway Boogie Bakery.
Grand Street Cafeteria.
Times Square Luncheon.
6)

Why is Bessie unhappy in her marriage? (from Chapters XI, XII and XIII)

Because her husband is lazy and never works.
Because her husband and stepchildren do not appreciate her.
Because her husband is too rich and likes to show off.
Because her husband is too loving and clingy.
7)

Who is Hugo Seelig? (from Chapters XXI)

The janitor at Sara's school.
The gym teacher at Sara's school.
The security guard at Sara's school.
The principal at Sara's school.
8)

Who does Sara invite into her apartment for tea one afternoon? (from Chapters XXI)

Mrs. Feinstein.
Max Goldstein.
Hugo Seelig.
Zalmon the fish peddler.
9)

Which two sisters come to visit Sara at her apartment? (from Chapters XI, XII and XIII)

Bessie and Mashah.
Fania and Mashah.
None of her sisters come to visit.
Bessie and Fania.
10)

Who does Sara see Mashah bargaining with when she arrives at her home to visit? (from Chapters IX and X)

The land lord.
The paper boy.
The milk man.
The egg man.
11)

How many points is the physical education class at Sara's college worth? (from Chapters XVI)

Five points.
Six points.
Four points.
Two points.
12)

What clothing item does Sara buy to dress herself up with so that she can be like other girls her age? (from Chapters XI, XII and XIII)

A lace collar.
A pair of slippers.
A felt hat.
A pair of stockings.
13)

What job does Sara have to support herself while she goes to night school? (from Chapters IX and X)

She works as a waitress.
She works as an ironer.
She works as a street sweeper.
She works as a baker's apprentice.
14)

Why do people shun Sara at the funeral in Chapter 28? (from Chapters XVII and XVIII)

Because she will not tear her clothes for the deceased.
Because she does not show up.
Because she will not say a prayer for the deceased.
Because she will not eat with everyone.
15)

What insult does Reb call Sara when she tells him that she is American? (from Chapters VII and VIII)

A sinner.
A liar.
A thief.
A blasphemer.
16)

What is the name of Sara's college geometry teacher? (from Chapters XVI)

Smith.
Quinn.
Johnson.
Jenkins.
17)

Who dies in Chapter 28? (from Chapters XVII and XVIII)

Shenah.
Mashah.
Reb.
Bessie.
18)

How does Sara feel after her first night out with Max Goldstein? (from Chapters XIV and XV)

Bored and tired.
Lonely and scared.
Wonderful and changed.
Sad and confused.
19)

What piece of jewelry did Reb promise Mrs. Feinstein? (from Chapters XIX and XX)

A silver necklace.
Diamond earrings.
Gold charms.
A platinum ring.
20)

Who sends an angry letter to the principal at Sara's school where she teaches? (from Chapters XXI)

Reb.
Mrs. Feinstein.
Bessie.
Fania.
21)

Why does Shenah not approve of Sara living on her own and taking night classes? (from Chapters XI, XII and XIII)

She thinks Reb would not approve.
She thinks Sara is not smart enough.
She thinks it is too expensive.
She thinks it will turn Sara into an old maid.
22)

Reb says that a woman can not get into Heaven without what? (from Chapters XIV and XV)

A man.
Money.
Children.
A job.
23)

What color roses does Sara buy for her hat? (from Chapters XI, XII and XIII)

White.
Yellow.
Red.
Pink.
24)

How do Sara's college classmates treat her when she first begins to attend college? (from Chapters XVI)

Kindly.
Suspiciously.
Aloofly.
Meanly.
25)

Who gives Sara money as she leaves home to go off on her own? (from Chapters VII and VIII)

Shenah.
Bessie.
Reb.
Fania.
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