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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters VII and VIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the newspaper Reb writes his own ad in?
(a) Poor Papers.
(b) Ghetto News.
(c) Russian Times.
(d) Hester Street Documents.

2. What item does the young college man come in asking for that Reb discourages him from buying?
(a) Paper.
(b) Shoe polish.
(c) Bran.
(d) Cigars.

3. What is the name of Zalmon's youngest child that Bessie rocks to sleep?
(a) Benny.
(b) Bob.
(c) Bailey.
(d) Brandon.

4. Who is Mashah's first true love?
(a) Moe Mirsky.
(b) Morris Lipkin.
(c) Jacob Novak.
(d) Berel Bernstein.

5. What does Sara take with her when she runs away from home?
(a) A single bundle.
(b) A large suitcase.
(c) A small knapsack.
(d) A wooden chest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the dress Bessie puts on for her visitor?

2. How many herring does Sara sell the first time she goes out peddling?

3. What is the name of Sara's older sister who only concerns herself with fashion and beauty?

4. What insult does Mother call Sara when she sees what has been done to the potatoes?

5. What insult does Mother and Father call Mashah?

(see the answer key)

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