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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 happens at Ellis Island during the year in which this book begins?
(a) The President gives a historic speech there.
(b) There is an earthquake.
(c) The highest number of immigrants are processed there.
(d) There is a bombing.

2. How does David feel about Luter's frequent visits?
(a) Confused.
(b) Thrilled.
(c) Uneasy.
(d) Happy.

3. What is Genya's mood when the family reunites in New York?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Overjoyed.
(d) Angry.

4. When David gets lost in the city, where does his mother come to pick him up?
(a) The cheder school.
(b) The hospital.
(c) Leo's house.
(d) The police station.

5. In Book I, what does Albert send David out in the freezing rain to get?
(a) Milk.
(b) Cigarettes.
(c) Bread.
(d) A newspaper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Genya make Albert promise never to do again after David kicks Yussie?

2. What year is it when the book begins?

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

4. What does David do to anger his father when Luter comes for Friday Sabbath dinner?

5. How does Albert react to David when David first arrives in New York?

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