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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book IV: The Rail, Chapters 22-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Albert take part of another milkman's route?
(a) The other man is on vacation
(b) The other man quit.
(c) The other man was fired.
(d) The other man is injured.

2. What lie does David tell the rabbis about his father?
(a) He never knew his father.
(b) His father is dead.
(c) His father is an organist in Europe.
(d) His father is Nathan.

3. What do the chants and rhymes of the girls playing remind David of?
(a) A sister that died.
(b) Sheep in a field.
(c) Being teased.
(d) Rivers, roads, and trees.

4. What happens at Ellis Island during the year in which this book begins?
(a) There is an earthquake.
(b) The President gives a historic speech there.
(c) There is a bombing.
(d) The highest number of immigrants are processed there.

5. Who chases after the milk thieves?
(a) A policeman.
(b) David.
(c) A store owner.
(d) Albert.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Albert get a job after he is fired?

3. What does David sit on in front of a store while he waits for Albert to calm down after beating him?

4. Why does Luter often come over to the Shearl's house?

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

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