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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 frightens David most about the thought of death?
(a) Not seeing his mother.
(b) Being cold.
(c) Being buried in the earth forever.
(d) Going to Hell.

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

3. How does Albert treat Nathan when he came to dinner?
(a) He barely acknowledges Nathan.
(b) He insults Nathan openly.
(c) He is very kind.
(d) He is welcoming.

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

5. In Book I, where does Albert complain that he is being treated badly?
(a) In stores.
(b) The neighborhood.
(c) Home.
(d) Work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What signal reminds David to return home at the end of the day when he is playing outside?

2. Where is Bertha from?

3. Of the Schearl family, who arrives in America first?

4. How does David feel about Luter's frequent visits?

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

(see the answer key)

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