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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. Where does the rabbi send David from cheder in Book IV?
(a) The coat room.
(b) Home.
(c) The cellar.
(d) The store.

2. What kind of job does Albert look for after he leaves his job at Dolman's Press?
(a) One where he can boss other people around.
(b) His own store.
(c) Banking.
(d) One where he can be his own boss and work outside.

3. Where is Bertha from?
(a) England.
(b) Scotland.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Austria.

4. Where does David go to avoid his father's return when he gets home after going on the milk route with Albert?
(a) Outside.
(b) His room.
(c) The cellar.
(d) Bertha's candy store.

5. Who is in a foul mood as the Schearl family reunites?
(a) Albert.
(b) Bertha.
(c) Genya.
(d) David.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Albert react to David when David first arrives in New York?

2. What story does David read from a blue book after the incident with the group of boys at the trolley rails?

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

4. What does Bertha look like when she arrives in America?

5. What part of the new apartment does David finds relaxing?

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