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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. Where does David go to avoid his father's return when he gets home after going on the milk route with Albert?
(a) His room.
(b) The cellar.
(c) Bertha's candy store.
(d) Outside.

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

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

4. When Luter finds out that Genya has never left the neighborhood, what does he give Albert and Genya?
(a) Theater tickets.
(b) His car.
(c) Subway tickets.
(d) A map.

5. What faith is the Schearl family?
(a) Jewish.
(b) Buddhist.
(c) Atheist.
(d) Christian.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does David ask Genya about after seeing a funeral procession?

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

3. Who does David meet in Book IV, Chapters 5-6

4. Where is David moved to immediately after he is electrocuted?

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

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