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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book IV: The Rail, Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Bertha like compared to Genya?
(a) Very much alike.
(b) Much prettier.
(c) More submissive.
(d) The complete opposite.

2. Whose job is it to protect the wagon and the milk while the milk is being delivered?
(a) A hired guard.
(b) Albert's
(c) A policeman.
(d) David's.

3. Why didn't Genya's lover run off with her?
(a) He married someone else.
(b) He died.
(c) She didn't love him anymore.
(d) His parents forbid it.

4. How does Albert treat Nathan when he came to dinner?
(a) He is very kind.
(b) He insults Nathan openly.
(c) He is welcoming.
(d) He barely acknowledges Nathan.

5. What fear that David had when he was younger returns in Book IV?
(a) Crowds.
(b) Bullies.
(c) Strangers.
(d) Dark hallways and cellars.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of the Schearl family, who arrives in America first?

2. When David gets lost in the city, where does his mother come to pick him up?

3. How does Albert view Bertha?

4. Why does Albert send David into his workplace alone?

5. After the dinner with Nathan and the family becomes tense, what does Nathan suggest?

(see the answer key)

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