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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 kind of shop do Nathan and Bertha plan to open?
(a) A candy shop.
(b) A shoe store.
(c) A book shop.
(d) A newspaper stand.

2. When Luter finds out that Genya has never left the neighborhood, what does he give Albert and Genya?
(a) A map.
(b) Subway tickets.
(c) His car.
(d) Theater tickets.

3. What is on the bottom floor of the flat David and his family live in at the beginning of the book?
(a) The cellar.
(b) More apartments.
(c) A bookstore.
(d) A candy store.

4. What part of the new apartment does David finds relaxing?
(a) The cellar.
(b) His bedroom.
(c) The skylight window.
(d) The kitchen.

5. Who starts to take David to museums and landmarks?
(a) Albert.
(b) Genya.
(c) Mrs. Mink.
(d) Bertha.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is David's reaction when he sees a funeral procession for the first time?

2. What is Bertha like compared to Genya?

3. What does David do to earn a penny from an old woman?

4. What frightens David most about the thought of death?

5. What year is it when the book begins?

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