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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 inside most of the boxes in the store Reb buys?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Shredded wood.
(c) Sawdust.
(d) Newspaper.

2. Why does Reb refuse to become a Rabbi?
(a) Because he does not want to make money.
(b) Because he thinks becoming a Rabbi would be selling out his religion.
(c) Because he says he hasn't the time for it.
(d) Because he is lazy.

3. 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 did not wash the potatoes.
(d) Because Sara skinned the potatoes.

4. How much is the bag of rice the young girl tries to purchase in Chapter 8?
(a) Two cents.
(b) Ten cents.
(c) Five cents.
(d) Twelve cents.

5. What is the name of Sara's older sister who only concerns herself with fashion and beauty?
(a) Shenah.
(b) Fania.
(c) Bessie.
(d) Mashah.

Short Answer Questions

1. What treasured item does Sara's mother save for days when the family has visitors?

2. Why does Reb complain after two of his daughters have been married off?

3. Why does the relationship between Mashah and her first love fall apart?

4. How old is Sara in Chapter 8?

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

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