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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 was Genya's father's reaction to her affair?
(a) He was quiet and sad.
(b) He verbally and physically abused her.
(c) He was sorry it ended.
(d) He didn't care.

2. Why does Albert send David into his workplace alone?
(a) To tell Albert's boss Albert is ill.
(b) To collect Albert's things and his final paycheck.
(c) To beg for Albert's job.
(d) To ask the boss for a job for Genya.

3. In Book I, where does Albert complain that he is being treated badly?
(a) In stores.
(b) The neighborhood.
(c) Home.
(d) Work.

4. According to David's mother, who is brighter than the brightest day?
(a) The devil.
(b) David.
(c) An angel.
(d) God.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Albert view Bertha?

2. What do the chants and rhymes of the girls playing remind David of?

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

4. What does Rabbi Yidel teach David?

5. What does Genya make Albert promise never to do again after David kicks Yussie?

(see the answer key)

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