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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does David feel when he learns his father will be home all day while he changes jobs?
(a) Forlorn.
(b) Frightened.
(c) Happy.
(d) Excited.

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

3. What story does David read from a blue book after the incident with the group of boys at the trolley rails?
(a) David and Goliath.
(b) The Ten Commandments.
(c) Isaiah and the coal.
(d) Job.

4. In Book I, why is Albert fired from his job?
(a) He missed too many days of work.
(b) He made too many errors in his work.
(c) He was caught drinking on the job.
(d) He threatened his coworkers.

5. Why did Genya marry Albert?
(a) To escape her father.
(b) They had similar goals.
(c) He is handsome.
(d) She loves him.

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

7. In Book III, David climbs through a window to get into what building?
(a) His home.
(b) The elementry school.
(c) The cheder school.
(d) A candy store.

8. Who starts to take David to museums and landmarks?
(a) Albert.
(b) Bertha.
(c) Mrs. Mink.
(d) Genya.

9. What does David do to anger his father when Luter comes for Friday Sabbath dinner?
(a) Vomits.
(b) Talks out of turn.
(c) Fails to offer Luter wine.
(d) Spills soup.

10. What idea does Bertha relish concerning running her own business?
(a) Choosing the candies.
(b) Having employees to boss around.
(c) Being free to raise her children.
(d) Being her own boss.

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

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

13. When Genya was young, who did she have an affair with?
(a) A goy church organist.
(b) A Buddhist.
(c) A rabbi.
(d) A rich Jewish man.

14. Who used coal to cleanse Isaiah's mouth?
(a) The devil.
(b) An angel.
(c) God.
(d) Isaiah's mother.

15. What does Albert vow to do after being sent home from Dolman's Press?
(a) Get Luter fired.
(b) Kill Luter.
(c) Become a millionaire.
(d) Never return to Dolman's Press.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many floors are in the flat that David and his family first live in?

2. Who is in a foul mood as the Schearl family reunites?

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

4. How does David feel about Luter's frequent visits?

5. What does David do to earn a penny from an old woman?

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