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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 happened to Leo's father?
(a) Leo's mother never married him.
(b) He was put in a mental institution.
(c) He divorced Leo's mother.
(d) He was killed.

2. What does David think the coal used to cleanse Isaiah's mouth might be?
(a) Magical.
(b) White but not hot.
(c) Black and hot.
(d) Rocks.

3. What lie does David tell the rabbis about his mother?
(a) She is dead.
(b) She is pregnant.
(c) She is abusive.
(d) She is dying.

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

5. What is Bertha like compared to Genya?
(a) Very much alike.
(b) The complete opposite.
(c) Much prettier.
(d) More submissive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does David go to avoid his father's return when he gets home after going on the milk route with Albert?

2. Where does Leo's mother work?

3. Where does Leo often go to play?

4. What part of the new apartment does David finds relaxing?

5. Who does Bertha have David wake up?

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