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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. When Luter finds out that Genya has never left the neighborhood, what does he give Albert and Genya?
(a) Subway tickets.
(b) A map.
(c) Theater tickets.
(d) His car.

2. Of the Schearl family, who arrives in America first?
(a) David.
(b) Albert.
(c) Bertha.
(d) Genya.

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

4. What does Rabbi Yidel teach David?
(a) Mathematics.
(b) Music.
(c) Hebrew.
(d) English.

5. Where does David put the calendar pages he tears from the calendar every day?
(a) In the garbage.
(b) In the fireplace.
(c) In a shoe box.
(d) Under his bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the coming of age celebration for Jewish boys?

2. What industry does Albert work in at the beginning of the book?

3. What year is it when the book begins?

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

5. Where was David born?

Short Essay Questions

1. When the boys chase the canary to the roof, what do they discover?

2. What happens while Albert is whipping David for lying to the rabbi?

3. What is Genya's reaction to Albert's foul mood when she arrives in New York?

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

5. What happens to Albert before he has a chance to lash out at Luter at their workplace?

6. Why is Albert in a foul mood when his wife and child arrive in New York?

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

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

9. What dismays Rabbi Yidel about the younger generation of Jewish boys?

10. How does Leo say that his father died?

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