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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book II: The Picture.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens at Ellis Island during the year in which this book begins?
(a) There is a bombing.
(b) There is an earthquake.
(c) The President gives a historic speech there.
(d) The highest number of immigrants are processed there.

2. What signal reminds David to return home at the end of the day when he is playing outside?
(a) His father arriving home.
(b) A whistle signaling quitting time.
(c) His mother calls him.
(d) The other children returning home.

3. When Luter comes over while Albert is away, what does Genya realize about Luter?
(a) Luter is in love with Albert.
(b) Luter is lonely.
(c) Luter plans to kidnap David.
(d) Luter wants to have an affair with her.

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

5. What new thing for David is included in dinner when Luter first comes to visit?
(a) Table manners.
(b) Pork.
(c) Conversation.
(d) Dinner rolls.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why didn't Genya's lover run off with her?

3. In Book I, where does Albert complain that he is being treated badly?

4. Where does Albert get a job after he is fired?

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

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