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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter V and VI.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Mr. Moe Mirsky marry?
(a) Fania.
(b) Mashah.
(c) Bessie.
(d) Sara.

3. Why does Reb complain after two of his daughters have been married off?
(a) Reb complains because he wants a new coat.
(b) Reb complains because he has no meat to eat.
(c) Reb complains because they don't listen to his prayers.
(d) Reb complains because he never hears from them.

4. What item does Sara go to fetch once Bessie's visitor arrives?
(a) Her mother's mirror.
(b) Her mother's shawl.
(c) Her mother's jelly.
(d) Her mother's soft chair cushion.

5. What happens to the dress Bessie puts on for her visitor?
(a) The dress gets torn.
(b) The dress wrinkles.
(c) The dress shrinks.
(d) The dress gets a stain.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How much money did Zalmon get from the lodges for his wife's death?

3. Sara's father's most prized possession is what?

4. How many children does Zalmon have?

5. Who is Bessie?

(see the answer key)

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