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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. What does Bertha look like when she arrives in America?
(a) Exactly like Genya.
(b) Disheveled and slovenly.
(c) Successful and together.
(d) Beautiful.

2. What does David find out about Albert's childhood?
(a) It was very happy.
(b) His mother was killed.
(c) He is an orphan.
(d) Albert's father was abusive.

3. Whose picture is on the wall in Leo's house?
(a) Jesus.
(b) A famous actor.
(c) The president.
(d) Leo.

4. Where does David go after leaving the boys who chase the bird?
(a) Leo's house.
(b) Cheder.
(c) The river.
(d) The roof of his own building.

5. What language do Genya and Bertha talk in that David cannot understand?
(a) Spanish.
(b) Yiddish.
(c) German.
(d) Polish.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where was David born?

3. How does Albert treat Nathan when he came to dinner?

4. What time of the day does Albert work as a milkman?

5. While the boys are taunting David in Book I, who comes to the Schearl's home?

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