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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book IV: The Rail, Chapters 15-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Book I, why does David knock a boy to the pavement?
(a) Yussie and the boys tease him about Albert beating him.
(b) The boy speaks about Genya in a lewd manner.
(c) He runs into the boy during a game of catch.
(d) The boy calls him a dirty Jew.

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

3. During cheder, who insists that David tell what is bothering him?
(a) The rabbis.
(b) Nathan and Bertha.
(c) Albert and Genya.
(d) Esther and Polly.

4. How old is David in Book I?
(a) Six.
(b) Eight.
(c) Sixteen.
(d) Twelve.

5. After the dinner with Nathan and the family becomes tense, what does Nathan suggest?
(a) That he and Albert step outside.
(b) That he and Bertha go for a walk.
(c) That he leave.
(d) That David leave the table.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Genya's father determined to marry her off?

2. What happened to Leo's father?

3. Who chases after the milk thieves?

4. What accusation does Albert make against Genya in Book IV, Chapters 15-20?

5. Why is the rabbi angry with David when he attends cheder after going on Albert's milk route?

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