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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What insult does Mother and Father call Mashah?
(a) Empty-head.
(b) Ditzy-girl.
(c) Forgetful witch.
(d) Dummy.

2. What happens when Sara cleans the window in her her dingy apartment and sticks her head outside?
(a) She is yelled at by her land lady.
(b) A family stops by and begs for money.
(c) A bird lands on her head.
(d) The neighbors drop potato peels on her.

3. How much money does Reb spend on the business he buys?
(a) Seventy five dollars.
(b) Four hundred dollars.
(c) Three hundred dollars.
(d) One hundred dollars.

4. Which clothing item does Mother want to buy for Sara with her wages?
(a) A blue dress.
(b) A winter coat.
(c) A soft hat.
(d) A pair of gloves.

5. How many hours does Sara work to be able to support herself and go to night school?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Six.
(c) Ten.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is the dress Bessie puts on for her visitor?

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

3. How much does Sara pay for her small room with a door?

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

5. How did Mother react when she found out that Mashah bought her own towel, toothbrush, and soap?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Mother fretting over money at the beginning of the story?

2. How does Reb react when he finds out how Morris Lipkin makes his living?

3. What does Sara's first apartment look like?

4. What are in the three packages Bessie brings home after work to dress up the house with?

5. Why does Moe Mirsky continuously exchange Mashah's diamonds for different ones?

6. Who is Muhmenkeh?

7. Why does Sara think herself in love with Morris Lipkin after he and Fania are no longer together?

8. Why does Zalmon wish to remarry so soon after his wife's death?

9. What excuse does Bessie use in her defense when her mother comes into the house and sees the changes she makes?

10. Why does Father say that the prayers of his daughters go unheard by God?

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