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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters III and IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Bessie?
(a) Sara's best friend.
(b) Sara's cousin.
(c) Sara's teacer.
(d) Sara's eldest sister.

2. How many herring does Sara sell the first time she goes out peddling?
(a) One hundred.
(b) Fifty.
(c) Seventy.
(d) Twenty five.

3. Why does Bessie shine up the house one night after everyone but Sara leaves?
(a) Because she has an enemy coming over.
(b) Because she has an employee coming over.
(c) Because she has a girlfriend coming over.
(d) Because she has a man coming over.

4. Why does Sara's mother become angry when she sees what Sara has done to the potatoes?
(a) Because Sara dropped the potatoes.
(b) Because Sara did not bake the potatoes properly.
(c) Because Sara skinned the potatoes.
(d) Because Sara did not wash the potatoes.

5. Where did Bessie and Berel Bernstein first meet?
(a) At the beach.
(b) At the market.
(c) At a picture show.
(d) At the shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is Mashah's long beautiful hair?

2. What does Sara do when she finds out about the engagement?

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

4. How old is Sara at the beginning of the story?

5. What season does Reb say it is always in America?

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