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

2. Where was David born?
(a) Europe.
(b) Mexico.
(c) Asia.
(d) America.

3. Who is dousing all the small fires set to burn the chumitz?
(a) A street cleaner.
(b) A fireman.
(c) A policeman.
(d) A mail man.

4. How does David feel about Luter's frequent visits?
(a) Uneasy.
(b) Confused.
(c) Happy.
(d) Thrilled.

5. What is Bertha like compared to Genya?
(a) The complete opposite.
(b) Very much alike.
(c) More submissive.
(d) Much prettier.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What industry does Albert work in at the beginning of the book?

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

4. Where is Bertha from?

5. What idea does Bertha relish concerning running her own business?

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