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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Bertha meet Nathan?
(a) At the dentist's office.
(b) At church.
(c) On the bus.
(d) At work.

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

3. What does David ask Genya about after seeing a funeral procession?
(a) Religion.
(b) Angels.
(c) Her parents.
(d) Death.

4. What kind of shop do Nathan and Bertha plan to open?
(a) A book shop.
(b) A newspaper stand.
(c) A candy shop.
(d) A shoe store.

5. 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) He is going to a marriage broker.
(d) Genya slaps him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does David's mother purchase to place in their kitchen?

3. Who dominates the dinner conversation when Nathan comes to dinner?

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

5. Who used coal to cleanse Isaiah's mouth?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Albert beats David for lying to the rabbi, what does Genya tell David to do?

2. Why does Luter want to find a wife that has money?

3. What is the woman the group of boys spy on while chasing the canary doing?

4. What does David find relaxing about the family's apartment in the Lower East Side?

5. What lie does David tell the rabbis when he cries at cheder?

6. What happens to the trolley after David kicks the milk dipper?

7. What does Bertha say she enjoys about Nathan?

8. What Old Testament story does David take a particular interest in?

9. Why doesn't David run away when the men terrorize him and steal the milk?

10. In Book I, why has Albert been fired from his job?

(see the answer keys)

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