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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Spark.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After leaving the train in Germany, on what river did Clara and her family travel on a steamer?
(a) Danube.
(b) Brenz.
(c) Rhine.
(d) Elbe.

2. How often does Clara walk with her mother to the center of town to buy goods for the store?
(a) Every other day.
(b) Twice a week.
(c) Once a week.
(d) Three times a week.

3. In "Letters," who does Clara plan to write a letter for?
(a) An old man.
(b) Widow.
(c) Her grandfather.
(d) A young woman.

4. When Mama was not able to find work, who was sent to look for a job?
(a) Papa.
(b) Clara.
(c) Marcus.
(d) Benjamin.

5. What type of bird is Clara caring for in "A Broken Wing"?
(a) Quail.
(b) Duck.
(c) Goose.
(d) Wren.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Preparation," what day of the week do women fill Mama's grocery store as they come to buy?

2. How long was the trip to America supposed to take?

3. In "Strangers," where did Clara and her family stay while waiting for the next stage of their journey?

4. What did Clara read when she climbed on her bunk for the first time on the ship that took her family to America?

5. In "Sons," what did Papa and his sons study?

(see the answer key)

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