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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 does Genya make Albert promise never to do again after David kicks Yussie?
(a) Beat David.
(b) Allow the boys to play together.
(c) Leave David alone.
(d) Speak to Yussie again.

2. Failing to burn a chumitz is a ____ in David's faith.
(a) Minor sin.
(b) Major sin.
(c) A sign of luck.
(d) Great honor.

3. What idea does Bertha relish concerning running her own business?
(a) Being her own boss.
(b) Being free to raise her children.
(c) Having employees to boss around.
(d) Choosing the candies.

4. What year is it when the book begins?
(a) 1930.
(b) 1855.
(c) 1945.
(d) 1907.

5. In Book III, David climbs through a window to get into what building?
(a) His home.
(b) A candy store.
(c) The elementry school.
(d) The cheder school.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book I, why does David knock a boy to the pavement?

2. Who is Joe Luter?

3. What is the name of David's playmate who lives in the flat above his in Book I?

4. Who has never seen David before David arrives in New York?

5. While the boys are taunting David in Book I, who comes to the Schearl's home?

(see the answer key)

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