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Call It Sleep | Quiz

Henry Roth
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Call It Sleep | Quiz

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1)

After the dinner with Nathan and the family becomes tense, what does Nathan suggest? (from Book II: The Picture)

That he leave.
That David leave the table.
That he and Albert step outside.
That he and Bertha go for a walk.
2)

What does David find during his hallucination? (from Book IV: The Rail, Chapters 22-22)

His real father.
Coal that gives off light but not heat or cold.
A rosary.
A treasure.
3)

In Book III, what does David begin to attend after school? (from Book III: The Coal)

Cheder.
Christian church services.
Piano lessons.
Choir lessons.
4)

Why was Genya's father determined to marry her off? (from Book II: The Picture)

He and his wife wanted to be alone.
He wanted her husband to take care of her.
He wanted the best for her.
She was "ruined."
5)

Who is dousing all the small fires set to burn the chumitz? (from Book III: The Coal)

A mail man.
A policeman.
A street cleaner.
A fireman.
6)

After Albert drops David off from the milk route, where is he instructed to go? (from Book IV: The Rail, Chapters 1-4)

Home.
To cheder.
School.
Bertha's.
7)

When David is unconscious, what does he see himself going into? (from Book IV: The Rail, Chapters 22-22)

Heaven.
Bertha's store.
The school.
A cellar.
8)

What is gone from Albert as he observes David's burnt ankle? (from Book IV: The Rail, Chapters 22-22)

His love for David.
His worries.
His anger.
His love for Genya.
9)

Who is punched into unconsciousness after the milk is stolen? (from Book IV: The Rail, Chapters 1-4)

Albert.
David.
A store owner.
One of the theives.
10)

What does Rabbi Yidel teach David? (from Book III: The Coal)

English.
Music.
Hebrew.
Mathematics.
11)

Whose picture is on the wall in Leo's house? (from Book IV: Chapters 7 - 14)

Leo.
A famous actor.
The president.
Jesus.
12)

What does David do when he reaches the top of the stairs after returning home from cheder in Book IV, Chapters 1-4? (from Book IV: The Rail, Chapters 1-4)

Bangs on the door.
Sits on the step and waits.
Falls asleep.
Reads a book.
13)

According to David's mother, who is brighter than the brightest day? (from Book III: The Coal)

David.
God.
The devil.
An angel.
14)

What accusation does Albert make against Genya in Book IV, Chapters 15-20? (from Book IV: The Rail, Chapters 15-20)

David is really the Christian's son.
She cheated on him.
She killed someone.
She stole money.
15)

Why didn't Genya's lover run off with her? (from Book II: The Picture)

His parents forbid it.
He died.
She didn't love him anymore.
He married someone else.
16)

Where does Leo often go to play? (from Book IV: Chapters 7 - 14)

His old neighborhood.
To Bertha's house.
Behind the school.
The cellar.
17)

After Albert's father was gored by a bull, what did Albert do to help him? (from Book IV: The Rail, Chapters 15-20)

Nothing.
Ran for his mother.
Chased the bull away.
Called a doctor.
18)

How does David feel about Leo's freedom? (from Book IV: The Rail, Chapter 5-6)

Angry.
Sad.
Envious.
Worried.
19)

What is created when David is electrocuted? (from Book IV: The Rail, Chapters 22-22)

A melted rail.
A huge flash.
A fire.
A heavenly sign.
20)

How does David feel about Albert's reaction to his near death? (from Book IV: The Rail, Chapters 22-22)

Sad.
Triumphant.
Angry.
Indifferent.
21)

Who chases after the milk thieves? (from Book IV: The Rail, Chapters 1-4)

A store owner.
A policeman.
David.
Albert.
22)

Who forces David to go somewhere during his hallucination? (from Book IV: The Rail, Chapter 5-6)

Albert.
Isaiah.
An angel.
Genya.
23)

What does David pray for in Book IV? (from Book IV: The Rail, Chapters 1-4)

A job.
A dog.
That his father is not home.
That he can stay at Bertha's.
24)

What religion is Leo? (from Book IV: Chapters 7 - 14)

Jewish.
Buddhist.
Christian.
Atheist.
25)

When Genya was young, who did she have an affair with? (from Book II: The Picture)

A goy church organist.
A rabbi.
A rich Jewish man.
A Buddhist.
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