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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A chumitz is a Passover tradition to burn what?
(a) A candle.
(b) Bread.
(c) A bowl of oil.
(d) A wooden spoon.

2. What happens to Albert that causes him to leave work before he can lash out at Luter?
(a) He is promoted.
(b) He injurs his thumb.
(c) He is fired.
(d) Luter quits.

3. According to David's mother, who is brighter than the brightest day?
(a) David.
(b) An angel.
(c) God.
(d) The devil.

4. Where is Bertha from?
(a) Austria.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Scotland.
(d) England.

5. What does David discover Genya liked to do as a girl?
(a) Sing.
(b) Ride horses.
(c) Write.
(d) Read.

6. How old is David in Book I?
(a) Six.
(b) Eight.
(c) Sixteen.
(d) Twelve.

7. 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.

8. What year is it when the book begins?
(a) 1855.
(b) 1930.
(c) 1945.
(d) 1907.

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

10. What is David's reaction when he sees a funeral procession for the first time?
(a) David is frightened.
(b) David is excited.
(c) David is curious.
(d) David is sad.

11. How does Albert view Bertha?
(a) Mean but pretty.
(b) Beautiful and shy.
(c) Indifferently.
(d) Crude and uncivilized.

12. What does Genya make Albert promise never to do again after David kicks Yussie?
(a) Allow the boys to play together.
(b) Leave David alone.
(c) Speak to Yussie again.
(d) Beat David.

13. What does David's mother purchase to place in their kitchen?
(a) A vase.
(b) A picture.
(c) A tea pot.
(d) A coffee maker.

14. What is the name of David's playmate who lives in the flat above his in Book I?
(a) Leo.
(b) Esther.
(c) Yussie.
(d) Michael.

15. "Goy" is a Jewish term for what?
(a) A Christian.
(b) An atheist.
(c) A poor man.
(d) A handsome man.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why didn't Genya's lover run off with her?

2. How does David feel when he learns his father will be home all day while he changes jobs?

3. What does Bertha look like when she arrives in America?

4. What faith is the Schearl family?

5. What is Genya's mood when the family reunites in New York?

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