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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. Who used coal to cleanse Isaiah's mouth?
(a) The devil.
(b) God.
(c) An angel.
(d) Isaiah's mother.

2. Why did Genya marry Albert?
(a) They had similar goals.
(b) She loves him.
(c) To escape her father.
(d) He is handsome.

3. What does David ask Genya about after seeing a funeral procession?
(a) Angels.
(b) Religion.
(c) Her parents.
(d) Death.

4. When Luter finds out that Genya has never left the neighborhood, what does he give Albert and Genya?
(a) A map.
(b) Subway tickets.
(c) His car.
(d) Theater tickets.

5. When Luter comes over while Albert is away, what does Genya realize about Luter?
(a) Luter is lonely.
(b) Luter wants to have an affair with her.
(c) Luter plans to kidnap David.
(d) Luter is in love with Albert.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is David when the book begins?

2. Who babysits David while his parents go out in Book I?

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

4. Where does David go to burn the chumitz?

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

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