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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were the bunks made of on the ship that took Clara's family to America?
(a) Metal slabs.
(b) Metal slats.
(c) Wood boards.
(d) Wooden slats.

2. How old is Clara in "Work"?
(a) 13.
(b) 16.
(c) 15.
(d) 14.

3. What animals does Miriam's family have on their farm?
(a) Chickens and a cow.
(b) Chickens and pigs.
(c) Chickens, sheep, and a horse.
(d) Chickens, goats, and a horse.

4. What is the date at the beginning of "Tinder"?
(a) 1906.
(b) 1911.
(c) 1901.
(d) 1903.

5. What food do Benjamin and Nathan bring home to eat in "Preparation"?
(a) Ducks.
(b) Salmon.
(c) Pheasants.
(d) Trout.

6. What is Clara preparing to do in "Lost" when her father burns her books?
(a) Bake bread.
(b) Sweep the floor.
(c) Prepare dinner.
(d) Laundry.

7. In "Strangers," where did Clara and her family stay while waiting for the next stage of their journey?
(a) Poorhouse.
(b) Boarding house.
(c) Hotel.
(d) Hostel.

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

9. What can Clara earn money doing in "Words"?
(a) Hemming clothes.
(b) Sweeping.
(c) Sewing buttonholes.
(d) Washing dishes.

10. What language is Clara nearly fluent in after years of stolen moments?
(a) Greek.
(b) Hebrew.
(c) Russian.
(d) German.

11. In "Home," what type of plants are near the forest where Clara's house is?
(a) Tall grasses.
(b) Daisies.
(c) Berry bushes.
(d) Ferns.

12. In "Strangers," what country did Clara see from the railing of the steamer?
(a) Denmark.
(b) England.
(c) Norway.
(d) France.

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

14. When do Miriam, Hanna, and Clara meet to dance in the woods?
(a) Sundays.
(b) Fridays.
(c) Mondays.
(d) Saturdays.

15. What color is Clara's hair?
(a) Blond.
(b) Black.
(c) Red.
(d) Brown.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Something We Understand," how much was the monthly rent for a three-room apartment for the Lemlichs?

2. What food did Clara and her family have to eat in "Gone"?

3. How many people were in steerage on the journey to America?

4. In "Listen," where would Clara escape?

5. How many days did Clara and her family spend on the steamer before disembarking in "Strangers"?

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