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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. On the day David sees the funeral procession, what kind of contest does he see boys participating in?
(a) Urinating in the snow.
(b) Throwing rocks at pigeons.
(c) Marbles.
(d) Racing.

2. Why was Genya's father determined to marry her off?
(a) He and his wife wanted to be alone.
(b) He wanted her husband to take care of her.
(c) She was "ruined."
(d) He wanted the best for her.

3. How many floors are in the flat that David and his family first live in?
(a) Two.
(b) Six.
(c) Three.
(d) Nine.

4. What time of the day does Albert work as a milkman?
(a) At night.
(b) During the day.
(c) Only in the early hours of the morning.
(d) In the afternoon.

5. Why does David consider running away when the milk is stolen?
(a) He is afraid of Albert's reaction.
(b) He is bored.
(c) He thinks he will be blamed for the theft.
(d) He will have to pay for the stolen milk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is on the bottom floor of the flat David and his family live in at the beginning of the book?

2. What does Annie try to do to David when Yussie leaves to get bread?

3. What fear that David had when he was younger returns in Book IV?

4. When Genya was young, who did she have an affair with?

5. What does Genya make Albert promise never to do again after David kicks Yussie?

(see the answer key)

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