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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why did Genya marry Albert?
(a) To escape her father.
(b) She loves him.
(c) They had similar goals.
(d) He is handsome.

4. "Goy" is a Jewish term for what?
(a) A handsome man.
(b) A poor man.
(c) A Christian.
(d) An atheist.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Luter stop coming to the Shearl's for dinner?

3. How old is David when the book begins?

4. Who is in a foul mood as the Schearl family reunites?

5. What faith is the Schearl family?

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