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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 does Berel Bernstein end up getting engaged to?
(a) The forelady.
(b) The waitress.
(c) The collector lady.
(d) The widow.

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

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

4. Why does Berel Bernstein not want Bessie's dowry?
(a) Because Reb offers things Berel does not need.
(b) Because the dowry is too small.
(c) Because Berel does not need money.
(d) Because she does not have one.

5. What does Sara do when she finds out about the engagement?
(a) She ignores Berel.
(b) She yells at Berel.
(c) She slaps Berel.
(d) She throws herring at Berel.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Zalmon?

3. Why does Bessie shine up the house one night after everyone but Sara leaves?

4. Whose dress does Bessie put on for her visitor?

5. Why does Sara take the pail and go outside to dig through the neighbor's ashes?

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