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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 new thing for David is included in dinner when Luter first comes to visit?
(a) Dinner rolls.
(b) Table manners.
(c) Conversation.
(d) Pork.

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

3. What does Genya make Albert promise never to do again after David kicks Yussie?
(a) Allow the boys to play together.
(b) Beat David.
(c) Leave David alone.
(d) Speak to Yussie again.

4. What does Bertha look like when she arrives in America?
(a) Successful and together.
(b) Disheveled and slovenly.
(c) Exactly like Genya.
(d) Beautiful.

5. Why does Luter stop coming to the Shearl's for dinner?
(a) Genya slaps him.
(b) He overhears Genya calling him ugly.
(c) He is going to a marriage broker.
(d) He has an argument with Albert.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book I, why is Albert fired from his job?

2. Who has never seen David before David arrives in New York?

3. What effect do the quiet and the water of the river have on David?

4. When Luter comes over while Albert is away, what does Genya realize about Luter?

5. How does David feel about Luter's frequent visits?

(see the answer key)

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