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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 story does David read from a blue book after the incident with the group of boys at the trolley rails?
(a) Job.
(b) Isaiah and the coal.
(c) David and Goliath.
(d) The Ten Commandments.

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

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

4. What time of the day does Albert work as a milkman?
(a) During the day.
(b) Only in the early hours of the morning.
(c) At night.
(d) In the afternoon.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book I, where does Albert complain that he is being treated badly?

2. How does Rabbi Yidel feel about the younger generation of Jewish boys?

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

4. What does Annie try to do to David when Yussie leaves to get bread?

5. What kind of shop do Nathan and Bertha plan to open?

(see the answer key)

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