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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book IV: The Rail, Chapters 15-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens while Esther and Polly are fighting?
(a) Bertha comes in.
(b) Esther gives Polly a bloody nose.
(c) Their nightgowns fly up.
(d) Esther accidently hits David.

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

3. What languages do Genya and Bertha talk in that David can understand?
(a) Spanish and German.
(b) Polish and English.
(c) Yiddish and English.
(d) Italian and German.

4. How old is Leo?
(a) 13.
(b) 8.
(c) 18.
(d) 10.

5. While the boys are taunting David in Book I, who comes to the Schearl's home?
(a) Albert.
(b) Luter.
(c) Leo.
(d) Bertha.

Short Answer Questions

1. During cheder, who insists that David tell what is bothering him?

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

3. What does David think the coal used to cleanse Isaiah's mouth might be?

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

5. What does Albert vow to do after being sent home from Dolman's Press?

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