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

2. How does Albert treat Nathan when he came to dinner?
(a) He barely acknowledges Nathan.
(b) He is welcoming.
(c) He is very kind.
(d) He insults Nathan openly.

3. What does Rabbi Yidel give David for reading an entire passage in Hebrew?
(a) A nickel.
(b) A penny.
(c) A piece of candy.
(d) A dime.

4. What do the boys want to cause with the trolley rail?
(a) A fire.
(b) An electric flash.
(c) An arch.
(d) A black out.

5. Who is in a foul mood as the Schearl family reunites?
(a) Genya.
(b) David.
(c) Albert.
(d) Bertha.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the day David sees the funeral procession, what kind of contest does he see boys participating in?

2. In Book I, what does Albert send David out in the freezing rain to get?

3. What year is it when the book begins?

4. Why did Genya marry Albert?

5. What does David ask Genya about after seeing a funeral procession?

Short Essay Questions

1. What saves David after he kicks the milk dipper on the rails?

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

3. Why does Albert take David along on his milk route?

4. Genya warns Albert that he is becoming too close to Luter. Why is she concerned the relationship could cause trouble?

5. What is Albert's reaction to David when David and Genya arrive in New York?

6. What does Albert do when he learns that milk has been stolen from his wagon?

7. Why is 1907 an important year for Ellis Island?

8. Why does Bertha have some misgivings about marrying Nathan?

9. Why is David afraid of Albert when he first arrives in New York?

10. Why does David's family move to the Lower East Side?

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