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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 is on the bottom floor of the flat David and his family live in at the beginning of the book?
(a) A bookstore.
(b) The cellar.
(c) A candy store.
(d) More apartments.

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

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

4. What industry does Albert work in at the beginning of the book?
(a) Garbage collection.
(b) Candy factory.
(c) Paper mill.
(d) Printing.

5. On the day David sees the funeral procession, what kind of contest does he see boys participating in?
(a) Throwing rocks at pigeons.
(b) Racing.
(c) Marbles.
(d) Urinating in the snow.

Short Answer Questions

1. When David gets lost in the city, where does his mother come to pick him up?

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

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

4. What faith is the Schearl family?

5. In Book I, where does Albert complain that he is being treated badly?

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