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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. What frightens David most about the thought of death?
(a) Being buried in the earth forever.
(b) Not seeing his mother.
(c) Going to Hell.
(d) Being cold.

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

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

4. What part of the new apartment does David finds relaxing?
(a) The kitchen.
(b) The cellar.
(c) The skylight window.
(d) His bedroom.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is David when the book begins?

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

3. What does David discover Genya liked to do as a girl?

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

5. What does Albert vow to do after being sent home from Dolman's Press?

(see the answer key)

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