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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 is the name of David's playmate who lives in the flat above his in Book I?
(a) Yussie.
(b) Esther.
(c) Michael.
(d) Leo.

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

3. In Book I, why does David knock a boy to the pavement?
(a) He runs into the boy during a game of catch.
(b) The boy calls him a dirty Jew.
(c) Yussie and the boys tease him about Albert beating him.
(d) The boy speaks about Genya in a lewd manner.

4. Why does Luter often come over to the Shearl's house?
(a) To drive Albert to work.
(b) For dinner.
(c) To fix things around the apartment.
(d) To play with David.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the coming of age celebration for Jewish boys?

2. Where does David put the calendar pages he tears from the calendar every day?

3. Of the Schearl family, who arrives in America first?

4. How does David feel when he learns his father will be home all day while he changes jobs?

5. Where is Bertha from?

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