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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Genya make Albert promise never to do again after David kicks Yussie?
(a) Beat David.
(b) Allow the boys to play together.
(c) Speak to Yussie again.
(d) Leave David alone.

2. Where was David born?
(a) Asia.
(b) Europe.
(c) America.
(d) Mexico.

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

4. Why does Luter stop coming to the Shearl's for dinner?
(a) He overhears Genya calling him ugly.
(b) He is going to a marriage broker.
(c) He has an argument with Albert.
(d) Genya slaps him.

5. Who is Joe Luter?
(a) Albert's foreman.
(b) Albert's cousin.
(c) Genya's uncle.
(d) Bertha's husband.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens at Ellis Island during the year in which this book begins?

3. How old is David in Book I?

4. What new thing for David is included in dinner when Luter first comes to visit?

5. Why does Luter often come over to the Shearl's house?

(see the answer key)

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