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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. How many floors are in the flat that David and his family first live in?
(a) Nine.
(b) Six.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

2. After leaving home following the milk route incident, when does David plan to return home?
(a) After Albert goes to bed.
(b) After sunset.
(c) At dinner time.
(d) Never.

3. What part of the new apartment does David finds relaxing?
(a) His bedroom.
(b) The kitchen.
(c) The skylight window.
(d) The cellar.

4. What does David pray for in Book IV?
(a) A dog.
(b) That his father is not home.
(c) That he can stay at Bertha's.
(d) A job.

5. In Book I, why is Albert fired from his job?
(a) He threatened his coworkers.
(b) He made too many errors in his work.
(c) He was caught drinking on the job.
(d) He missed too many days of work.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who forces David to go somewhere during his hallucination?

3. What frightens David most about the thought of death?

4. In Book I, why does David knock a boy to the pavement?

5. Who used coal to cleanse Isaiah's mouth?

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