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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book IV: The Rail, Chapter 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of the Schearl family, who arrives in America first?
(a) Albert.
(b) Genya.
(c) David.
(d) Bertha.

2. Who does David meet in Book IV, Chapters 5-6
(a) Yussie.
(b) A group of boys.
(c) A group of girls.
(d) Albert.

3. When David gets lost in the city, where does his mother come to pick him up?
(a) The police station.
(b) The cheder school.
(c) Leo's house.
(d) The hospital.

4. What kind of bird escapes from one of the flats?
(a) A parrot.
(b) A canary.
(c) A parakeet.
(d) A robin..

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does David convince himself of while he roams the streets after lying to the rabbis?

2. Why is the rabbi angry with David when he attends cheder after going on Albert's milk route?

3. How does David feel about the roof of his apartment building?

4. How old is David when the book begins?

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

(see the answer key)

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