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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 does Bertha look like when she arrives in America?
(a) Successful and together.
(b) Disheveled and slovenly.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Exactly like Genya.

2. Why does Luter often come over to the Shearl's house?
(a) To play with David.
(b) To fix things around the apartment.
(c) To drive Albert to work.
(d) For dinner.

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

4. What faith is the Schearl family?
(a) Atheist.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Christian.
(d) Buddhist.

5. How does Albert treat Nathan when he came to dinner?
(a) He is very kind.
(b) He insults Nathan openly.
(c) He barely acknowledges Nathan.
(d) He is welcoming.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book I, why is Albert fired from his job?

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

3. Who is Joe Luter?

4. What is on the bottom floor of the flat David and his family live in at the beginning of the book?

5. Why didn't Genya's lover run off with her?

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