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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does David do to earn a penny from an old woman?
(a) Go to the store for her.
(b) Help her cross the street.
(c) Carry her bags up the stairs.
(d) Light a lamp.

2. How many floors are in the flat that David and his family first live in?
(a) Three.
(b) Nine.
(c) Six.
(d) Two.

3. After the dinner with Nathan and the family becomes tense, what does Nathan suggest?
(a) That he and Bertha go for a walk.
(b) That he leave.
(c) That he and Albert step outside.
(d) That David leave the table.

4. What idea does Bertha relish concerning running her own business?
(a) Being her own boss.
(b) Being free to raise her children.
(c) Having employees to boss around.
(d) Choosing the candies.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bertha like compared to Genya?

2. When Genya was young, who did she have an affair with?

3. Who starts to take David to museums and landmarks?

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

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

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