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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. Who is Mrs. Mink?
(a) Luter's fiancee.
(b) David's teacher.
(c) Leo's mother.
(d) Yussie's mother.

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

3. Why was Genya's father determined to marry her off?
(a) He and his wife wanted to be alone.
(b) She was "ruined."
(c) He wanted her husband to take care of her.
(d) He wanted the best for her.

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

5. What year is it when the book begins?
(a) 1855.
(b) 1945.
(c) 1930.
(d) 1907.

Short Answer Questions

1. What industry does Albert work in at the beginning of the book?

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

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

4. Where does Albert get a job after he is fired?

5. What is David's reaction when he sees a funeral procession for the first time?

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