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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. What insult does Mother call Sara when she sees what has been done to the potatoes?
(a) Bandit!
(b) Liar!
(c) Low life!
(d) Traitor!

2. How did Mother react when she found out that Mashah bought her own towel, toothbrush, and soap?
(a) Sad.
(b) Happy.
(c) Angry.
(d) Confused.

3. Why does Fania say the shops are closed and there is no work?
(a) The shops are closed until the new year.
(b) The shops are closed until a new president is elected.
(c) The shops are closed until the girls are willing to take less pay.
(d) The shops are closed until the renters can pay their rent for the month.

4. What treasured item does Sara's mother save for days when the family has visitors?
(a) A few dried herring.
(b) A jar of jelly.
(c) A jar of pickles.
(d) A load of bread.

5. Sara's father's most prized possession is what?
(a) The Torah.
(b) The Kojiki.
(c) The Qur'an.
(d) The Bible.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Bessie the last of the older sister siblings to find a man?

2. Why does Sara's mother become angry when she sees what Sara has done to the potatoes?

3. Why does Reb not want his eldest daughter to marry Berel?

4. Who does Berel Bernstein end up getting engaged to?

5. The women of the family are not allowed to put their items where?

(see the answer key)

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